Andy English SWE (British b. 1956) |
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Chronology:
1. Born 1956 in Denver, Norfolk
2. 1977 BSc University of Reading
3. 1979 PGCE University of Reading
4. 1982 MA University of London
5. 1991 Produced first wood engravings; likened the process to "remembering,
rather than learning".
6. 1993, Studied with Sarah Van Niekirk. Elected to the Cambridge
Drawing Society.
7. 1997 “Monet’s Gardeners” critics choice at the
Cambridge Drawing Society Exhibition. Elected to Society of Wood Engravers.
8. 2000 Develops an interest in engraving bookplates. Exhibiting widely
in Britain and abroad
9. 2004-5 Built new studio and restores 1865 Albion Printing Press.
10. 2006. Retired from teaching to concentrate of engraving and printing.
Second Albion press purchased.
11. 2007 Developed new website (www.andyenglish.com). Produced first
hand made book from the Oak Apple Press
Selected Publications:
1992 December The Isle Handpress, UK (3 engravings)
1993 Carol The Isle Handpress, UK (1 engraving)
1995 First Cuts The Isle Handpress, UK (15 engravings)
1999 Here We Are Wood Engravers Network, USA (1 engraving)
2001 Engraved Gardens Primrose Hill Press, London (7 engravings)
2002 The Engravers Globe: Wood Engraving in the 21st Century (3 engravings)
2003 The Eve of St Agnes Barbarian Press, Canada (5 engravings)
2003 Pamela Hughes Westbury Press, UK (1 engraving)
2004 Contemporary International Ex-Libris Artists Portugal (10 engraved
bookplates)
2004 Applied Arts Vol 19 no 6 Canada (article on Barbarian Press)
(2 engravings)
2005 Emily: Opposites Attract Horse Whisper Press, Canada (1 engraving)
2005 Two By Two Society of Wood Engravers (1 engraving)
2005 Hoi Barbaroi Barbarian Press, Canada (1 engraving)
2005 Venus & Adonis Barbarian Press, Canada (10 engravings)
2005 Mitteilungen Der Osterreichischen Exlibris-Gesellschaft No. 3
(3 engraved bookplates)
2006 L'Ex-Libris Francais No. 236 France (6 engraved bookplates)
2006 Parenthesis No. 12 FPBA UK (1 engraving)
Selected Exhibitions
2006 Andy English Wood Engravings 1991-2006. Three Cups Gallery, Ely
Cambs.
2006 Society of Wood Engravers. Bankside Gallery, London and National
Tour
2005 Walking On Water Tower Art Gallery, SUNY New York USA
2005 Seven Engravers of Renown Maison du Bailli, Morhange, France
2005 Society of Wood Engravers. Bankside Gallery, London and National
Tour
2004 Society of Wood Engravers. Bankside Gallery, London and National
Tour
2003 Baren Group Skokie Public Library, Skokie, Illinois USA
2003 Society of Wood Engravers. National Touring exhibition
2002 Sacred Tree Geauga Gallery, Burton, Ohio USA
2002 Baren Group Portland Art Museum Oregon USA
2002 Endangered Species Quebec Printmakers Council Gallery, Montreal,
Canada
2002 Society of Wood Engravers. National Touring exhibition
2001 Endangered Species Florida Printmakers Society, Tampa, Florida
USA
2001 Society of Wood Engravers. National Touring exhibition
2000 Ten People Ten Colours National Art Gallery, Kampala, Uganda
2000 Society of Wood Engravers. National Touring exhibition
2000 Sacred Tree Gallery of Municipality of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria
Statement:
Artistically, I am a miniaturist and the small scale and precision
of wood engraving suits me. My work is unashamedly rural and autobiographical.
I place emphasis on drawing as preparation for my work.
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Seven Swans
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
75 x 60mm. (image); 195 x 135mm. (sheet)
£25 (unframed)
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Black Swan on the River Cam
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
100 x 67mm. (image); 195 x 135mm. (sheet)
£45 (unframed); £75 (framed)
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Hedgehog
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
80 x 55mm. (image); 200 x 138mm. (sheet)
£50 (unframed)
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Midnight Mole
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
55 x 75mm. (image);
130 x 195mm. (sheet)
£30 (unframed)
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Rhubarb Patch
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
98 x 40mm. (image); 195 x 135mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed)
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Sunflowers
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 130
70 x 70mm. (image); 195 x 135mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed)
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Pumpkin Patch
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 130
75 x 75mm. (image); 195 x 135mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed)
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Tea
In The Garden
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
91 x 130mm. (image); 135 x 195mm. (sheet)
£50 (unframed) |
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Digging The Tree
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 62mm. (image); 195 x 145mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed)
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Holly Wreath
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
50 x 50mm. (image); 150 x 112mm. (sheet)
(image only available as a wood engraved card £3)
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Two Turtle Doves, Ely
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 62mm. (image); 195 x 145mm. (sheet)
£30 (unframed)
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Three French Hens
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 62mm. (image); 195 x 145mm. (sheet)
£30 (unframed)
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A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 62mm. (image); 195 x 145mm. (sheet)
£30 (unframed)
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The End Of May
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
145 x 65mm. (image); 270 x 195mm. (sheet) £50 (unframed)
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Alliums of
Giverny
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
155 x 55mm. (image); 270 x 195mm. (sheet)
£50 (unframed)
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Giverny: Wisteria
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
155 x 55mm. (image); 270 x 195mm. (sheet)
£50 (unframed)
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Giverny: Tulips
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
155 x 55mm. (image); 270 x 195mm. (sheet)
£50 (unframed); £90 (framed)
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Monet's Gardeners
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
155 x 105mm. (image); 270 x 195mm. (sheet)
£60 (unframed)
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Lilies-of-the-Valley, Nîmes
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
100 x 75mm. (image); 265 x 215mm. (sheet)
£45 (unframed)
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Frog On A Lilypad
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
64 x 70mm. (image); 270 x 200mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed)
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Lining Up Through Clare Bridge
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 80mm. (image); 265 x 195mm. (sheet)
£45 (unframed) |
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The Mathematical Bridge
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 100
105 x 80mm. (image); 265 x 195mm. (sheet)
£45 (unframed) |
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Iorek Initial
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 150
55 x 50mm. (image); 200 x 135mm. (sheet)
£25 (unframed) |
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Iofur Initial
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and numbered from edition of 150
55 x 50mm. (image); 200 x 135mm. (sheet)
£25 (unframed) |
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Nelson Keepsake
Wood engraving on Zerkall mouldmade paper
signed, titled and inscribed A/P (artist’s proof aside from edition of 100)
115 x 80mm. (image);
230 x 180mm. (sheet)
£40 (unframed) |
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