Andrew Kiss

Sharing his love for the outdoors and passing this to future generations was important to Andrew as he illustrated four children’s books: “A Mountain Alphabet”, “When We Go Camping”, “Wild Babies” and “Cool Woods”. All books have received critical acclaim and can be found in stores across Canada. 

Andrew considers himself extremely fortunate to be able to thrive in the constantly changing art world. To be able to evoke one's memory of a hike, family camping trip or a special place visited is the vision that Andrew has with his work. He hopes each painting is a window to our precious world and a reminder that we should never take it for granted.  The opportunity that he has been given to make a living and pass along the message of conservation at the same time is what drives him to the next canvas.

Numerous one man shows and group exhibits have allowed Andrew to travel to Hong Kong, Switzerland, Germany, England, Austria, New Zealand, as well as throughout the US and Canada.  His work can be found in numerous corporate and private collections around the world.
He has become one of Canada's most recognized nature artists for a style that captures both breathless images and a reverence for realism.

Highlights and Awards 
2018 Wild Babies children’s book selected for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
2017 Ponoka Stampede Poster Artist
2011   People’s Choice Medicine Hill Art Show
2011   Best of Show - Artist Studio Calgary Stampede
2010   People’s Choice- Medicine Hills Art Show, Alberta
2007   Best of Show - Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2006   Best of Show – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005   Best of Show - Western Showcase, Calgary Stampede
2005   Collectors’ Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005   Chocolate Lily Book Award for Wild Babies 2004  
2005   Collectors' Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
Many others in previous year