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About

About the Artist

Andrea Walker is a nationally recognized fine artist and art educator who creates realistic paintings and drawings, and she specializes in portraits and still lifes. Her work focuses on a beautiful arrangement of shapes and light, portraying the beauty in the world through people and objects. Andrea earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and she now lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. 

Andrea's artistic approach to contemporary realism incorporates attention to detail, strong design, traditional techniques, and a realistic rendering of light and texture through many layers. She is known for both her black & white and color artwork. Andrea enjoys working with many mediums including watercolor, charcoal, soft pastel, graphite, and oil painting. 

 

Her artwork is featured in curated publications, international juried exhibitions, and private collections throughout the US. She teaches workshops throughout the country, and teaches private drawing, painting, and portfolio development classes in the Cincinnati area. Andrea is a member of Women in Watercolor and The Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society and is also proud to be a Brand Ambassador for Holbein,  Legion Paper, and General Pencil, as well as their Brand Ambassador Coordinator for the US and Canada.

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Selected Exhibitions and Publications

Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society Annual Show | The Barn, Cincinnati, OH, 2024

Demoing Artist | MacPherson's Creativity Hub, Las Vegas NV, 2024

Demoing Artist | NAMTA Creativation, New Orleans LA, 2024

Women in Watercolor | Members Only International Exhibition, 2024

CanvasRebel | Stories & Insights: Meet Andrea Walker, publication, 2023

Voyage Ohio | The Change-Makers: Stories that Inspire, publication, 2022

Voyage Denver | Hidden Gems: Local Businesses and Creatives You Should Know, publication, 2022

Art in B&W 2022 Juried Exhibition | 3 Square Art Gallery, Fort Collins, CO, 2022

Human Nature International Juried Exhibition | Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2022

100 Square Inches of Art Juried Exhibition | 3 Square Art Gallery, Fort Collins, CO, 2021

Outdoor Creations En Plein Air Juried Exhibition | The Great Frame Up, Longmont, CO, 2021

Landscapes International Juried Exhibition | Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2021

Life on Earth International Juried Exhibition | Art Room Gallery, 2021 

Wet Paint International Juried Exhibition | Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2021 

Ephemera | Ashemore Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2014

Port City Review | Juried exhibition and publication, 2014

Drawing Works | Alexander Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2014

Scope of Drawing Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2013

Port City Review | Juried exhibition and publication, 2013

It's All On Paper | DeSoto Row Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2013

Dimensions Gallery Showcase | Alexander Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2013

Drawing Works | Anderson Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2013

Scope of Drawing Juried Exhibition | Anderson Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2012

Selected Awards and Honors

The Plaza Art Honor Award | Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society Annual Show, The Barn, Cincinnati, OH, 2024

SCAD Mentor | Savannah College of Art and Design, 2024

Juror | Colored Pencil Society of America DC-119, 19th Annual Colored Pencil Exhibition, 2024

Assistant Curator | ICI Annual Showcase, Loveland Artist Studios Gallery, 2023

Bronze Award | Art in B&W 2022 Juried Exhibition, 3 Square Art Gallery, Fort Collins, CO, 2022

Finalist | Human Nature International Juried Exhibition, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2022

Two Merit Awards | Monochrome International Juried Exhibition, Grey Cube Gallery, 2021

Noteworthy Award | Landscapes International Juried Exhibition, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2021

Two Honorable Mentions | Life on Earth International Juried Exhibition, Art Room Gallery, 2021 

Finalist | Wet Paint International Juried Exhibition, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2021 

Finalist | Illustrative: Young Illustrator’s Award International Juried Exhibition, Berlin, Germany, 2015

Drawing of Distinction Award | Scope of Drawing Juried Exhibition, Savannah, GA, 2013

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