Andrew McIlroy is celebrated as one of Australia's foremost contemporary painters, drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape and the emotional aspects of nature.

 

He studied at the University of Melbourne from 1984 to 1988 and then pursued fine art at Sydney's esteemed Julian Ashton Art School from 1999 to 2001, followed by Swinburne University in Melbourne from 2001 to 2003, before returning to Sydney in 2004.  In 2009, Andrew again returned to Melbourne to continue his artistic journey.

 

With over thirty years of experience as an actor, musician, and exhibiting artist both in Australia and abroad, Andrew infuses his expressive and Romantic landscape, figurative, and abstract works with the depth of his diverse experiences, making them sought after by collectors around the globe.

 

Recently, this versatile artist has written thought-provoking articles, essays, blogs, and reviews on art, creativity, and society, often igniting debate while consistently providing a unique viewpoint.