About John Andersen
“My art is a reflection of how I see, feel, and imagine things.“
John’s studio is in the small Australian seaside town of Woodgate Beach in Qld. He has received multiple local awards for his artwork and has often been named a finalist in various art competitions. His creative talent has earned him both solo exhibitions and invitations to group shows at regional galleries in Queensland, such as in Bundaberg Regional Gallery, Hervey Bay Art Galley, Gataker’s Art Space Maryborough and CHARTS gallery in Childers. His artworks are part of private collections across Australia and internationally.
“I’ve always been drawn to paintings which have atmosphere, and self expression.” John said.
Like many artists, John started painting using watercolors and wanting paintings to look exactly like the subject. Currently he enjoys creating art in a loose, semi-abstract style an he believes it unimportant whether the painting resembles the subject or not. Sometimes an impatient painter who does not like fiddling, copying photos, or trying to make something look perfect. John considers himself a painter, not a drawer, and prefers to create his version of something, leaving the rest to the viewers imagination.
“I am painter not a drawer” said John.
Abstracts:
John explains “I want the viewer to find an emotional connection with my work. To feel rather than just see. In my abstract work I enjoy painting fast, loose, and expressively. Colours are my strong suite, I try to limit my pallet, connecting colours and shapes.”
Awards:
2024 – 1st Prize – Watercolour section – Moore Park Arts Exhibition
2023 – Winner – Open Section Moore Park Arts Exhibition
2023 – 1st Prize “Seascape section” Hervey Bay Art Society Annual Exhibition
2021 – Bundaberg Art Prize – Second Prize
2021 – 1st Prize Hervey Bay Art Society Annual Exhibition – Seascape
2021 – 2nd Prize Hervey Bay Art Society Annual Exhibition – Abstract
2019 – Winner – Abstract Section – Moore Park Art Exhibition
2019 – Highly Commended – Watercolour Section Moore Park Art Exhibition
2019 – Winner QCWA regional division
2018 – Highly Commended Bundaberg Show
2018 – Highly Commended Lighthouse Festival
2018 – Finalist – Icons of Bundaberg – BRAG Regional Gallery
2017 – Runner-up Moore Park Beach – Open Section
2016 – First Prize Bundaberg Show – Open Section