Andrew Paul Meeder
Artist's Statement:

My work, for the most part, is a mix of several mediums (acrylic, oil bar, spray paint, crayon, etc.) on heavy canvas. I like to start with raw, unprimed canvas, and build my work from that foundation. I use many layers of different mediums, applied with multiple painting tools, to create a unique depth and texture. Most of my pieces are large in size - from 4ft. square up to 8ft. x 10ft. and larger.

My artistic approach was once comically described as 'bipolar expressionism' - sometimes calm and peaceful, and other times angry and aggressive. The images that make their way onto the canvas are not premeditated, and are very much a progression of emotion and ideas. Some pieces take two days to reach their end, and others may be painted over many times, for months. As the moment changes, so does my work. When I get to a place where I feel the emotion or the idea was accurately recorded, that's when I stop myself. Each work has it's own life and it's own character. I have had requests for commission work, but I find it very difficult, if not impossible, to try and force myself to create a piece and have it fit into any preconceived motif.

Although I've painted for years, I've only recently begun to market my work more aggressively to both the local, as well as national and international markets. The response has been excellent. I currently occupy space in private collections across the country as well as in Europe. Recently I have had two of my works featured on Ovation TVs 'Art or Not' program. Visit www.ovationtv.com/artornot for more details. A portfolio of my work can be seen on my website: www.apartwork.com


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