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I'm Andrew and welcome to my channel! I just love to paint and I've been a professional artist for nearly 20 years. Teaching is my passion; after a thriving career I've decided to give back and share what I have picked up on this journey. Here on YouTube I share techniques used by the old masters, across a wide range of subjects. We will also dive into the materials used in painting, and how to wield them with mastery! I will even feature content specifically designed to help you with your art career, with Q+A videos.
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[Rockhopper]

I looked at my portfolio from Art College, I had a bad time during that course and was bullied because I was from a poor family, second-hand clothes, and granddad's toolbox, and I made a portfolio from two plastic street signs wired together. I also travelled in by bus for two hours of my day sitting on a bus. The rich kids in class had the latest clothes, brand-new art equipment, cars and money. They really gave me a hard time, and it hurt. Halfway through the course, I had depression and I had two jobs at the weekend paying me a pittance. Even the ladies in the refectory serving food used to deliberately forget to run the till. So I looked at my portfolio, photographed it, and I went into the garden and burnt the lot, It all went up in smoke, it was a cathartic process, and now my art means more directly without the weight and overtones. I am an artist on my own terms, have my own studio and not making any money, but each piece scares another demon away.

[Bindismom]

Oh Andrew, if only the rest of us had the eye, talent, finesse and ability you have had all along. Your worst is miles better than a LOT of other artists “best” !!

[Rose_Fine_Art]

Andrew Tischler: This old painting of mine was so bad.
Me and many others: Whoa that painting is so so amazing, it deserves to be in the Louvre!
😅😁

[ambrosearts]

So many of your 'okay' ones are actually pretty amazing we think :) Thanks for sharing....

[Evekerlz]

Your work from way back then was amazing - it shows your journey from then to now. I had natural talent as a child and did nothing art related all through my working life. I started painting 2 1/2 years ago, love it, and mourn for all those decades where I could have developed my skills and knowledge.

[DinksDinersArtbox]

I make myself laugh when I look back at my high school and early college art. What an ego, and I was no where nearly as dedicated to my work as you. But what I find interesting is the mental and emotional self view we have as artists. I'm not nearly as egotistical about my work as I used to be, which is embarrassing at present, because life tells you, you're not the worst, and sure not the best there is. Just keep on working. Do what inspires you, do the best you can, and occasionally, paint from raw emotion, ( great therapy if you're angry.) just don't stay there. Interesting where we will all be in 20 years.. maybe a less because we never know when our time is up. Thank you for sharing.

[darcymanwaring]

You were good in your younger years but compared to now, there is no comparison. Your work is just great. Being so passionate in your craft really shows and everything you do.

[chaosparticles]

The inspiration and confidence boost for me is that "Oh wow... Andrew Tischler is human!" moment. I had a similar moment in one of your video tutorials I bought. There was a stage where you decide you have "made a mistake" and not happy with an eye position. You rework it and turn a good painting into a stunningly good painting. That knowledge/evidence of master artists recognising or feeling a mistake, not worrying about it, and DOING something to correct it is priceless to me. You've shared stuff over the years that has been so crucial. Thank you, for so many times I gained knowledge or confidence from your content.

[nelsonx]

I've been painting for 60 years and am not sure if I'm a real artist yet. The masters were so amazing.

[BlackKettleRanch]

You are way...WAY too hard on yourself. You have every reason to be incredibly proud of yourself. For such a young person, you were determined, passionate about the work, serious, and tenacious. How many young people do you know who have those attributes? You were in the 99th percentile of young people with motivation. Your work was excellent as a young person, and it sold. It is absolutely amazing and unprecedented that you landed as many commercial gigs as you did. You got people to believe in you. All of your tenacity has paid off. Now, you're a seasoned artist. Nobody can take that skill set from you. You paid your dues, climbed the mountains of success, and EARNED every bit of accolade. I'm jealous as hell. Now, quit berating yourself and let yourself feel like a million bucks. There are people who would give their teeth to accomplish what you have.

[clanjorro]

I was glued to the screen absorbing everything you created from an early age. You were born to paint . Loved watching your talents unfold . You have worked hard to get to where you are now. BIG THUMBS UP!!

[SimonaBuna]

You are blessed with a lot of talent and the most important is that you didn't waste it! Absolutely love your old art work!!!
I was stupid enough to stop drawing or painting when I was 13 years old, it was communism time in Romania and no one cared about art (no art classes in school after 7th grade). I had to study to get in to a good High school and after that I had to study to get in to a good college to have a good job so I will be able to survive. And life happened and I found my self at the age of 50 thinking that maybe I have a little bit of talent that I can use to do something for my self so I am somewhere like you at the age 13-14. I wasted all these years! I encourage now every kid I see having a little bit of talent to not stop drawing or painting,

[angelakarter]

Andrew you had me laughing til I cried at your comments. I found your past work incredible and you are a true inspiration to me to just keep at it, learn and practice! Loved taking the trip down memory lane!

[lindaashley]

Looking back at your early paintings was a great idea. We all get to view YOUR progress. I think the very best was the statement that you were interested in the Earth!! I am still laughing at that. Thanks for your honesty.

[maryborthick]

Thank you for sharing! It was so evident you would become one of the best artists of our time; your passion and practice made that happen. To top it off you seem to be a very nice person - the world needs more like you! Blessings to you and your family.

[Porteña]

Your first works are beautiful!! we can be our own worse critics. You are comparing those painting that were beautiful with the new ones that are stunning out of this world 😄

[pablobasulto]

i wish i had all my drawing saved since i first started in elementary. The few that i had in highschool were buried in a volcano eruption that took my small town in 1991. After that i stopped drawing until got inspired to pick up the skill in 2016 and saw some your works and videos later on. I hope you can continue to motivate and inspire artists by the way you share your experiences and techniques.

[sandrapowers]

Andrew, Looking back, over the years past, was very enjoyable. You were destined to greatness and here you are today, a magnificent artist of international acclaim. So much to be proud of.
One distant day, Hugo will own your Portfolios, and be so proud to see where his Father’s artistic journey began. I’m so happy that you decided, at a young age to keep a portfolio of your art work. Maybe you should get one for Hugo . From a Mom’s perspective, you can’t throw away any of your child’s drawings. who knows what little Hugo’s future holds? He may inherit his Dad’s God given talent.
Thanks again for sharing this with us. It was so very nice. ❤️🙏

[frederickmenu]

Thanks for sharing Andrew. It makes beginners like me want to persevere, we see that with pugnacity, work and self-criticism it is possible to progress well.

[pando]

So dept at so many different styles. Now you have created your own & it's wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Very inspirational.