Andrew Gifford’s paintings of both nature and cityscapes are concerned with the shifting effects of light and atmosphere. In this episode, he talks about painting wildlife from an early age, how particular episodes in his life forged his individual identity, the influence of an art teacher, why he painted cityscapes and the pleasant interactions with the public it entailed, how art has enriched everything he looks at, how his visual language has developed, the importance of shadow in his works, his recent trip to Costa Rica and his experience of the effects of climate change and loss of diversity.

Andrew Gifford talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images on consideringart.com

Road with Church into Bradford

View from the Wild Jordan View Café looking North-East, Evening

All images are © Andrew Gifford

Top shot of Andrew courtesy Natasha Bidgood Photography

You can see more of Andrew’s work on the John Martin Gallery website

Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial