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 “Hoag’s
artwork is a testament to his respect and admiration for wildlife.
His curiosity and careful observation of nature enhances the
appreciation for wildlife he shares with art lovers and nature
enthusiasts the world over. ”- Wildlife Art Magazine
Andrew Hoag’s creations
go beyond merely depicting wildlife in its habitat. They are
responses to the experiences Andrew has with nature, whether
they are actual occurrences or fictional stories created in his
imagination. Andrew evokes emotion and reaction from within the
viewer. Fellow artists, collectors and viewers alike comment
on the originality of Andrew’s concepts. Using expression,
gesture, and light, Andrew’s compositions yield a unique
yet subtle element of surprise. An inviting prospectus to enter
his paintings and learn more about the subject’s world. |
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Though a self taught
artist, Andrew has done three years of college in graphic design
and worked in the advertising field for another ten years as
an art director, designer and illustrator. His time in graphic
design has attributed to the ability to create clean, intriguing
compositions using oils or graphite, though he will use watercolour
and acrylic paints from time to time. Andrew’s art is now
his full time occupation.
Andrew's endeavours have
not gone unnoticed with articles in numerous magazines, American
and Canadian newspapers, TV interviews and an award winning TV
documentary based on his art and life. His work has also been
featured on Canadian postage stamps, The Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources Outdoors Card and used as the poster art for
the Algonquin Museum art exhibit. |
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 Environmental
preservation does not come lightly to this artist. Realizing
the rewards nature has given Andrew, he says it is only fitting
to do what he can to help protect the environment. That is why
Andrew has donated numerous originals and countless giclee and
lithographic prints to worthy Conservation organizations across
the continent. In doing so, Andrew has helped generate thousands
of dollars to conservation efforts each year. “The natural
world has always been an important part of my life, from childhood
to this very day. It only makes sense to contribute to such a
worthy cause and to protect something that is so special to me,
that being our planet.” |
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 Andrew's
search for expressive art has taken him from the Rocky Mountains
to the plains of Africa, but it is not nature that drives Andrew
to go to such lengths for his art. It is the quest for experiences
in life which will show themselves on paper, canvas or panel
later in the studio. "I do not go to a destination to gather
reference as much as to have an experience which will influence
a new painting to unfold. Without experiences or emotional reactions,
my creations would have no soul."
Andrew's work can be found
around the world including England, Switzerland, New Zealand,
Canada and the United States by both corporate and private collectors.
Andrew, his wife Katherine and daughter Katlin, now reside on
a 200 acre "Nature reserve" near Bethany, Ontario for
its beautiful rolling hills and abundance of wildlife. Except
for Mother’s Day Tour, Andrew’s studio is open by appointment.
Cheques and credit cards are accepted |
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609 Lifford Rd.RR #2
Bethany, On.
L0A 1A0
(705) 277-9105
email:
info@andrewhoag.com
website:
www.andrewhoag.com
Directions: From Bethany go north on Ski Hill Rd; then west
on Lifford Rd, stay right at the fork in the road to 609 Lifford
Rd. |
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