Andrew Macara by Jonathan Riley Signed by Andrew Macara on the title page (without dedication); Construction Arts Ltd 2009 1st ed, 162pp., text generally in decent order albeit with small creases to the top & bottom corners of the pages & slight browning to the edges of some of the pages, staining/rubbing/scuffing to the page extremities at the very top, side & bottom (significant rubbing & creasing to those at the side), edge wear to covers/corners/top & bottom of spine with creasing to the rear corners & left hand edge, both front & rear have many marks & scratches. Andrew Macara studied contemporary modern British Art for a short period with Leonard Fuller at the St Ives School of Painting amongst the Cornwall Art Galleries but considers himself to be predominantly a self taught artist. He was elected in 1984 to the New English Art Club. Andrew Macara today has one of the most distinctive styles of present day contemporary British Artists. He is now established as a very collectible contemporary figurative artist and over the years his paintings have proved to be a good British Art Investment. Andrew Macara travels extensively gathering images for paintings from around the world, but his native Derbyshire continues to feature in many paintings – particularly the Winter scenes. Other subjects with strong demand are Andrew’s British seaside paintings. Recently he has been exploring a new subject matter of reflections, involving a more abstracted painting style. “I have known and admired the work of Andrew Macara for many years, both from his many one-man exhibitions and also his work so often seen in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Although he has painted many different subjects over the years, the subject is always incidental to light. his pictures glow and as with all the best paintings of light they never describe, they are always an equivalent for light – the light comes from the canvas. As well as being full of light they are also full of life. Whether it be life on the beach, in the playground, or in the zoo, he simplifies but always captures the essence of his subject, his work is full of movement, atmosphere and space. Andrew’s work is deservedly popular for he touches the everyday joy of life. His paintings celebrate life and show us a new way of seeing, this quality is that which underlies all true art.” KEN HOWARD. RA RWS RWA “This artist has developed his own unique way, using colour, to describe perspective” WILLIAM GEAR, RA. Will ship by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed for, well packaged. (£5.39/unter/mil)