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Andrew Stratford

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My work is an ongoing conversation with nature — an attempt to capture the fleeting interplay of light, atmosphere, and emotion that exists within the landscapes and seascapes I encounter. As a contemporary painter, I am drawn to the subtle drama of natural environments: the quiet tension of a storm approaching the horizon, the rhythmic pulse of waves meeting the shore, the hushed stillness of a dawn sky.

My process begins with observation and immersion. I often return to familiar coastal paths and remote landscapes, allowing memory and mood to shape what I see. Rather than aiming for photorealism, I strive to evoke the essence of a place — its texture, temperature, and tone — using layers of pigment and expressive brushwork to build an emotional resonance. The boundary between abstraction and representation is a space I enjoy exploring, where form and feeling meet.

Through painting, I invite the viewer into a shared experience of solitude, awe, and connection to the natural world. In a time when our relationship with the environment is increasingly fragile, I hope my work can be both a meditation and a quiet call to attention — a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us and the importance of preserving it.

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