Andy Evansen's interest in art began in childhood, as he does not remember a time when he was not drawing.

He began painting watercolors in the mid-90s as a change of pace in his career as a medical illustrator.

Choosing a 'style' was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the watercolors of British artists Trevor Chamberlain, David Curtis, Ed Seago, and Edward Wesson, among others.

His work gained recognition after winning an international watercolor competition through American Artist magazine, appearing on its cover in 2005.

He became a distinguished member of the prestigious Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) in 2012 and served as its president from 2015 to 2017.

His paintings have won numerous awards, including the bronze and high winds medals of the American Watercolor Society, and he was their demonstration artist for the 2018 Exhibition.

He is an exclusive member of California Art Club (2024), Pure Watercolour Society of England (2021), National Watercolor Society (2019), Transparent Watercolor Society of America (2018), Northwest Watercolor Society (2015), American Watercolor Society (2015), and Plein Air Painters of America (2012).

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