Andrew Meredith

Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Andrew’s passion for painting evolved while surrounded by the colours of farming, forestry and fishing. Andrew portrays simple porches, flowers and tiny villages that are truly picturesque. With strong composition and a wide range of tonal values, Andrew’s watercolours are vivid and full of life. As a child, Andrew loved to paint and would continuously capture his view and the beauty of the world on watercolour paper. Ashe grew, so did his love for painting and the desire to become an artist using various mediums to showcase his talent. Andrew’s work has been featured at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre and on a rotational exhibit featuring southern prairie artists at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. He has been commissioned to paint numerous pieces for charitable and corporate organizations. Andrew currently lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where he works and paints. His work can be found throughout Canada, England and the United States. From Canada’s East coast to the Saskatchewan prairies, Andrew is emerging as a brilliant watercolour artist.

News:

Artist’s work depicts scenes of Maritimes, Prairies

MANDY HIGGINS
The Moose Jaw Times Herald

On one wall of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, there is a scene of Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia.
    The quintessential East Coast town at the height of summer is rendered in watercolour paints, from the point of view of the ocean looking towards the rocks dotted with houses.
    On another wall, a scene from Western Canada jumps out, and Moose Jaw particularly: A depiction of the Brunswick Hotel on River Street.
    Both were painted by Andrew Meredith, an artist who lives in Moose Jaw but grew up in Great Village, N.S.
    A collection of his paintings, or prints or transfers from original paintings, are currently on display at the cultural centre. It is his second show at the centre.
    Places he’s encountered in both Western and Eastern Canada both inspire his artwork.
    “The Peggy’s Cove scene was painted from a picture I took while I was visiting in July,” explained Meredith.
    “For the Brunswick Hotel, I wanted to represent visually a piece of Moose Jaw’s historic charm.”
    A canvas transfer of the Brunswick Hotel painting was auctioned at the recent Festival of Trees, raising $4,700 for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. Meredith donated the transfer.
    Another of Meredith’s creations helped another organization this year.
    The Regina Adult Learning Centre chose one of his paintings, made prints of it, and give them to the centre’s supporters to thank them for their investments.
    The painting is called “Home of Many Paths,” showing part of an older country home, with flowers in front, next to a path winding through the grass.
    “I chose a nice home, a warm, inviting home, and a path going by to represent what many of the people who attend the adult learning centre, and the supporters of the centre are trying to do: mend paths, build bridges and start a new way for themselves.”
    Meredith doesn’t always paint realistic depictions of scenes.
    One painting, “Believe,” of Christmas elves, came right from his imagination.
    Meredith’s work is on display at the cultural centre until Jan. 17.

Mandy Higgins can be reached at 691-1256.

An art business venture
Andrew Meredith, an artist who lives in Moose Jaw, sells a lot of his work in Nova Scotia.
    Meredith returns to Nova Scotia, the province where he grew up, each summer for more scene inspiration and to sell some of his paintings.
     He currently has a collection of paintings and prints on display at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.
    Meredith’s grandparents operate a store in Highland Village, N.S., where he sells his work.
    But next summer he hopes to do some direct selling of his own. While visiting in July, he and his family members moved an old cottage close to his grandparents’ store and began renovating it.
    Next summer, it should be ready for Meredith to stock with artwork to sell.
    But he still plans on coming back to Moose Jaw, which he now considers home.
    Meredith’s original paintings and framed prints are also on display at Emerald Glass & Gallery in Moose Jaw, where they are for sale.

Launch of "Garden Moments
Andrew is pleased to launch his newest collection of "Garden Moments"  Each painting is uniquely designed and can be purchased individually or as a collection.  These original acrylics are perfect for any home or office space.   Custom orders can be requested to capture your favorite flowers and their summer time friends.
 
 

 

Artist Gives Back to the Community

Andrew was pleased to support the Moose Jaw Health Foundation and the Festival of Trees in Moose Jaw on November 22, 2008 by donating “Home for the Holidays” and “The Brunswick”. The two paintings generated almost $6000.00 in live auction bids. All monies raised during the events will support the revitalization of the Intensive Care Unit at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital.
 

“The Brunswick” Unveiled

Preserving Moose Jaw‘s history is always important and Andrew is pleased to unveil “The Brunswick”. The proposed changes to downtown Moose Jaw’s River Street will result in the demolition of one of Moose Jaw’s oldest and grandest buildings. “The Brunswick” is available as a canvas transfer in limited quantities. Buy your today!
 

Prints Available at:

Moose Jaw Art Gallery Shop
Crescent Park Moose Jaw,Sk

Ellen's On Main
312 Main Street n. Moose Jaw Sk

MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop
3475 Albert Street .Regina Sk




All paintings are for sale

Up coming Shows:


PARK ART JULY 1 2009 IN CRESCENT PARK 

GHOST STORIES November 2008- February 15th 2009 at the Moose Jaw Cultural Center