Biography
Andie Freeman (b. 1971) was raised in Holden, Massachusetts and Hilton Head, South Carolina. She studied painting and life drawing at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC and graphic design at Miami Ad School@Portfolio Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Since moving to Raleigh, NC, in 2010, she has focused on her work in oil painting as a studio member of Artspace, and at her home studio.
In 2019, she was named a Fellow of the Clark Hulings Fund Art Business Accelerator Program, and she is currently the Visiting Artist for the North Carolina Theatre 2022-23 Season.
Affiliations:
Oil Painters of America
Artspace
Statement
I work alla prima, en plein air and in the studio, pushing to find the truth in the subject and reflect to the viewer life, light and the moment. I am constantly striving to keep developing as an artist, with experimentation and observation from life as the foundation. My work is in the tradition of realist and impressionist painters, with the goal of bringing a contemporary edge of my own to the work. In each piece, there is a story of a moment that I hope to share through movement, color and light.
Much of my art is rooted in history, connection and conservation. It is driven by a desire to connect with my own personal history and the stories of others. I am tugged daily toward nature and this is reflected in my paintings.
A little about my work
In this short video, I discuss how I approach my work in general and also commissions.
“With a harmonious palette of rich color, Andie’s paintings breath life into everyday objects that invite you to contemplate a deeper and more expressive purpose.” - Sharon Crute, Artist
What People Are Saying
“I purchased one of Andie’s customized paintings for each of my four children with their name on it. Each of her paintings were displayed in my babies room for years. I now have them displayed together in our laundry room and they still make me smile and remind me of their younger years.”
— Krista Wells, West Hartford, Connecticut