meet the artist
Andrew was chosen by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to create and paint Coronation Invitation in 2023. He produces various commissioned, authentic, hand-painted works and also designs and illuminates Royal Letters Patent and State documents, which are issued under the Great Seal of the Realm for His Majesty's Crown Office. Andrew was elected as a Brother of the Artworkers Guild in 2002 and is recognized as an expert in the specialized fields of heraldic art, calligraphy, and manuscript illumination.
After completing the Pre B.A. Foundation Course at Salisbury College of Art, Andrew studied calligraphy, heraldry, and manuscript illumination for three years at Reigate School of Art in Surrey. He completed his formal education and graduated in 1983 with an Honours Diploma. He worked as a freelance heraldic artist for the College of Arms until 1995. In 1996, the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa acknowledged Andrew as a Master of Heraldic Art. He is a Founder of the Confraternity of Our Lady, St. Luke and the White Shield and and he authored and illustrated the Pitkin Guide 'Coats of Arms,' published in 1997. He has taught various Summer Schools and has accepted commissions globally since 1995.
Born in Bermondsey, South London, Andrew is married with two children. Aside from painting heraldry and producing calligraphic and illuminated manuscripts, he enjoys walking in the enchanting landscapes near his home and taking photographs. He has a fondness for cooking, listening to diverse music and, in tranquil moments, studying the works of British landscape and maritime artists. He also has a passion for Netherlandish Primitive art. Since childhood, Andrew has been captivated by folk tales, legends, and the mythology of the British Isles, with a particular affinity for the Arthurian legends, the symbolism of the Holy Grail, and the ideals of Chivalry.
Andrew with His Majesty the King at a reception held to thank those who were involved with the Coronation in 2023