Andrew Gifford’s paintings of both nature and cityscapes are concerned with the shifting effects of light and atmosphere. In this episode, he talks about painting wildlife from an early age, how particular episodes in his life forged his individual identity, the influence of an art teacher, why he painted cityscapes and the pleasant interactions with the public it entailed, how art has enriched everything he looks at, how his visual language has developed, the importance of shadow in his works, his recent trip to Costa Rica and his experience of the effects of climate change and loss of diversity.
Andrew Gifford talking with Bob Chaundy
Accompanying images on consideringart.com
Road with Church into Bradford
View from the Wild Jordan View Café looking North-East, Evening
All images are © Andrew Gifford
Top shot of Andrew courtesy Natasha Bidgood Photography
You can see more of Andrew’s work on the John Martin Gallery website
Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
Considering Art 
A very pleasant experience listening to the questions posed and the responses given. All very realistic and relatable, if this is the nature of all the podcasts in this series I’ll be keen to binge listen
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Thanks Andrew. I try my best!
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