Biography
I am Andrea Hicks and I love to make and create. I am an artist who loves to draw and paint with acrylics of people, especially women. I am inspired by the human condition and strive to capture nuances, dreams, nightmares and the realities that women experience.
I live in the Pacific Northwest and the best thing about being here is being outdoors whenever possible. I have two cats, they are named Sheila E. and Omar Hakim and I adore them and their squirrelly ways. My favorite thing to wear is a fantastic coat. I love wearing my “Fabulous Coat” whenever possible. It is such a statement piece and I am always looking to add to my coat collection.
Thank you for visiting me. I hope you find some art you can connect with here.
Group Exhibitions
2019 Arosa Cafe and Gallery, Seattle, WA Spring, Summer and Fall Rotations
2003 Mesa Center of Contemporary Arts, Mesa AZ Arizona Room-Juried Exhibition
2003 Beeloe's Cafe and Gallery, Tempe, AZ Fall Rotation
2002 Beeloe’s Cafe and Gallery, Tempe, AZ Summer Rotation
2001 Limner Gallery, New York, NY Winter Salon-Juried Exhibition
2000 The Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ Arts in the Desert-Juried Exhibition
2000 Harry Wood Gallery, Tempe, AZ Undergraduate Exhibition-Juried Exhibition
1994 Shemer Art Center, Scottsdale, AZ New Horizons-Juried Exhibition
Art Contributions
2023 COCA Seattle, Member
2021 Planet Swan’s Music Video “I Won’t Let You Down,” Original Art Contribution
2021 Seattle Humane Society, Tuxes and Tails Event, Commissioned Art Work Contribution
2020 Seattle Humane Society, Tuxes and Tails Event, Commissioned Art Work Contribution
Artist Statement
My work is classically driven with the influence of contemporary themes. Fascinated by the human form and color applications, these became my primary subjects in a painting.. I use brushwork and mark making to create the look of potential movement and life in a painting. I explore elements of society norms, relationships, friendships and the imagined. Mostly, I would describe my paintings as a visual diary.
My process of work begins with a concept inspired by an amalgam of images, experiences, music influences and sketch work. I fully sketch my plan including background, then paint using my sketch as the primary reference. I rely on my drawings to ensure the use of mark making and brushwork are evident in bringing a painting to life and to have anima.
Although, I plan my work ahead of time, I allow the work to take on a life of it’s own. I believe in being fluid and responsive to the painting as I go with out loosing my intention….something like a collaboration.
A strong believer in constant learning and remaining curious about the world around me. I practice using different mediums, methods and do constant sketch work. I allow my art to change as I work to hone my skills as a painter, Experimentation and practice is crucial to my development as an artist.