Constantly
evolving, Andrew’s style seems to change each year. His pallet is never
the same but his style is always recognizable. His paintings are set
apart from other artists through his incredible use of light. People
marvel at his ability to showcase rocks under a flowing stream, the
warmth depicted in the rays of light through the trees, and the delicate
blades of grass lining a never ending path. With such talent Andrew is
able to transfer his vision of the landscape to a blank canvas applying
more color and expression than seen by the naked eye.
Andrew considers himself extremely fortunate to be able to thrive in the
constantly changing art world. Never changing his realistic style or
subject material over the years has shown how dedicated he is to his
work and his love of landscape. Preservation of our world and the beauty
that surrounds us is what this artist wants to convey with every
brushstroke. To be able to evoke one’s memory of a hike, family camping
trip, or special place visited is the vision that Andrew has with his
work. He hopes each painting will be a window to our precious world and
a reminder that we should never take it for granted. The opportunity he
has been given to make a living and convey an important message at the
same time is what drives him to the next canvas. This is what makes his
work unique and has enabled him to stand the test of time.
AWARDS
AND CREDENTIALS of ANDREW KISS
2011 Best
of Show – Western Showcase, Calgary Stampede
2010
People’s Choice – Sylvan Lake Art Exhibition
2007 Best
of Show - Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2006 Best
of Show – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005 Best
of Show - Western Showcase, Calgary Stampede
2005
Collectors’ Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005
Chocolate Lily Book Award for Wild Babies
2004
Collectors' Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2004 Best
of Show Booth - Calgary Western Showcase
2004 "Cool
Woods" winner of Skipping Stones Honor Award
2003 3
prints for DU in the National portfolio.
2003 "A
mountain Alphabet" – Official best selling children's book in Canada
2002
Peoples' Choice Award - Best original - Calgary Art Essential Show
2002
Selected from 100 artists - "Best of Show" at Spokane Western Art Show
2002 "Long
Way Home" BCWF Master Artist print
2002 "On
The Wing" Ducks Unlimited Canada Artist of the Year (1st. ever 2 time
winner)
2001 "Soft
Landing" Ducks Unlimited Canada Stamp and Print
2001
"Early Frost" Ducks Unlimited Canada Print Program
2001
"Thrill of the Catch" BCWF Master Artist
2000
"Alert" - BCWF Master Artist
1999
Winner of People’s Choice Award, Art Essential Wildlife Show, Calgary
1999
Saskatchewan Conservation Stamp1999- Featured in
"The Best
of Wildlife Art no.2, North Light Books
1999
Family Gathering" - BCWF Master Artist
1999 "Next
Generation" - BCWF Life Membership Print
1998 "King
of the Hill" - Finalist - Canadian Collectible of the Year Award
1998
"Spring Thaw" - first runner up - Wildlife Habitat Canada
1998
"Morning Challenge" selected for Ducks Unlimited National Print Program
1998
Prince Edward Island Conservation Stamp
1997
Featured in "The Best of Wildlife Art", North Light Books
1997 One
Man Exhibit, Switzerland
1997
Featured Artist, Artist Direct Exhibit, Calgary, Alberta
1997
Featured Artist, Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show
1996
Selected for Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum "Birds in Art"
1996 1997
BC Wildlife Federation Master Artist
1995 Top
100 Artists, Art for the Parks, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
1995
Special Guest Artist, Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show, Tacoma, Washington.
1995 2nd
Runner Up for Best of Show, Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Charleston, SC
1994 -
1995 BC Wildlife Federation Master Artist
1994
People's Choice Award, Vancouver International Wildlife Art Show.
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