“Art that sparks conversation, inspires reflection, and evokes emotion. Through bold imagery and layered symbolism, each piece invites viewers to see beyond the surface and discover their own meaning.”
ABOUT
ANDREW SWARBRICK
Welcome to andrewswarbrickart.com. I am an oil painter based in North Canterbury, New Zealand. My art is a reflection of my passion for expressing myself through various forms of inspiration. Painting allows me to explore new possibilities, transcend limits, and create surreal landscapes, characters, and deities filled with wonder, curiosity, and motivation.
Recently, I have been delving into a fresh perspective on my practice and expression. This exploration has inspired me to pursue my dreams, embrace change, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. I am eager to share this journey with you and appreciate your involvement.
Please enjoy my gallery, and don't forget to visit the shop for original works and a selection of Limited Edition Giclée Prints.
COLLECTIONS
ORIGINAL ART
Title: Satori
Size: 101 × 75cm (39.7 × 29.5 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
About the artwork:
Satori explores the moment when perception shifts and something familiar suddenly feels entirely new. Drawing on the idea of awakening or sudden insight, Andrew blends realism, surrealism, and symbolism to create a work that encourages the viewer to look beyond the obvious and search for a deeper meaning. Its title invites a simple question: what do you see when you finally see differently?
Painted in oils using Andrew’s distinctive limited-palette approach, the piece combines rich tonal depth with intricate detail and a raw, tactile presence. Satori is a one-of-one original artwork.
Artwork details:
~ One of one original artwork
~ Oil paint on canvas
~ Created using a limited palette
~ Solid color wrapped canvas
Each piece arrives ready to hang as-is or will easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Crab Bucket
Size: 101 × 75cm (39.7 × 29.5 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
About the artwork:
Crab Bucket is a surreal and darkly playful exploration of conformity, pressure, and the instinct to pull others back when they try to escape the crowd. A distorted figure emerges from a chaotic underwater world, surrounded by grasping forms and vivid goldfish—a strange, unsettling metaphor for the “Crab Bucket” mentality.
Painted in oils using Andrew’s distinctive limited-palette approach, the work combines hyper-detailed realism with surreal imagery and dark humour, creating a work that is as visually compelling as it is psychologically provocative. The intricate textures and expressive anatomy give the painting a rich, tactile intensity. Crab Bucket is a one-of-one original artwork.
Artwork details:
~ One of one original artwork
~ Oil paint on canvas
~ Created using a limited palette
~ Solid color wrapped canvas
Each piece arrives ready to hang as-is or will easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Spinning Yarns
Size: 101 × 75cm (39.7 × 29.5 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas
Year: 2017
About the artwork:
Spinning Yarns is a surreal exploration of storytelling, perception, and the tangled narratives we create around ourselves. Andrew brings together realism and symbolism to create an intriguing visual world where the familiar becomes strange, inviting the viewer to pause and unravel their own interpretation. A story can be told a thousand ways—the question is, which one are you choosing to believe?
Painted in oils using Andrew’s distinctive limited-palette approach, the work balances intricate detail with a sense of mystery and visual tension. Spinning Yarns is a one-of-one original artwork.
Artwork details:
~ One of one original artwork
~ Oil paint on canvas
~ Created using a limited palette
~ Solid color wrapped canvas
Each piece arrives ready to hang as-is or will easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
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ART PRINTS
Size: A3 - 29.7 x 42cm (11.7 × 16.5 inches)
About the artwork:
Artwork details:
~ Epson Cold Press Bright — 340gsm
~ 100% cotton rag, pH‑buffered and acid‑free
~ Limited Edition of 80 prints
~ Numbered, signed, and embossed by the artist
~ Fits all standard A3 frames
Printed on museum‑quality Epson Cold Press Bright 340gsm paper, each limited edition is crafted from 100% cotton rag and pH‑buffered to ensure archival stability and true-to-life color rendition. Only 80 prints are available — each piece is individually numbered, hand-signed, and embossed by the artist, offering both provenance and exclusivity. Ready to display, these prints fit all standard A3 frames, making them an effortless centerpiece for any collection.
Size: A3- 29.7 x 42cm (11.7 × 16.5 inches)
About the artwork:
Artwork details:
~ Epson Cold Press Bright — 340gsm
~ 100% cotton rag, pH‑buffered and acid‑free
~ Limited Edition of 80 prints
~ Numbered, signed, and embossed by the artist
~ Fits all standard A3 frames
Printed on museum‑quality Epson Cold Press Bright 340gsm paper, each limited edition is crafted from 100% cotton rag and pH‑buffered to ensure archival stability and true-to-life color rendition. Only 80 prints are available — each piece is individually numbered, hand-signed, and embossed by the artist, offering both provenance and exclusivity. Ready to display, these prints fit all standard A3 frames, making them an effortless centerpiece for any collection.
Size: A3- 29.7 x 42cm (11.7 × 16.5 inches)
About the artwork:
Artwork details:
~ Epson Cold Press Bright — 340gsm
~ 100% cotton rag, pH‑buffered and acid‑free
~ Limited Edition of 80 prints
~ Numbered, signed, and embossed by the artist
~ Fits all standard A3 frames
Printed on museum‑quality Epson Cold Press Bright 340gsm paper, each limited edition is crafted from 100% cotton rag and pH‑buffered to ensure archival stability and true-to-life color rendition. Only 80 prints are available — each piece is individually numbered, hand-signed, and embossed by the artist, offering both provenance and exclusivity. Ready to display, these prints fit all standard A3 frames, making them an effortless centerpiece for any collection.
Size: 55.5 x 70.5cm (21.85 × 27.75 inches)
About the artwork:
Artwork details:
~ Hahnemuhle German etching textured — 350gsm
~ Matt finish, pH‑buffered and acid‑free fine art paper
~ Limited edition of 10 prints
~ Signed, numbered & embossed by the artist
~ Modest white border perfect for framing
Printed on museum‑quality Hahnemuhle German etching textured 350gsm matt finish paper, each limited edition is crafted from 100% cotton rag and pH‑buffered to ensure archival stability and true-to-life color rendition. Only 10 prints are available — each piece is individually numbered, hand-signed, and embossed by the artist, offering both provenance and exclusivity. Ready to display, these prints have a modest 5cm (2”) border perfect for framing, making them an effortless centerpiece for any collection.
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ARTIST STUDIES
Title: Study #33 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Study #34 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Study #35 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Study #36 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Study #37 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
Title: Study #38 from the “Modus Operandi Series”
Size: 51 × 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas paper
Year: 2021
About the artwork:
These subject studies originate from my early-morning speed-painting practice, where I investigate form, motion, and composition that later surface in larger works. Each session is a disciplined burst of spontaneity: five pieces at two minutes each, two at five minutes, two at ten minutes, and one final work at twenty minutes—wiping the surface clean between intervals. The piece shown is the last painting from that sequence. Many studies include a QR code you can scan to view the full creation process for the work you've chosen.
Artwork details:
~ Oil on canvas paper
~ Mounted in white conservation matt
~ Image dimensions: 29cm x 20.5cm (11.4 × 8 inches)
~ Matt dimensions: 51cm x 41cm (20 × 16.1 inches)
Each study is mounted on matte board and arrives ready to hang as-is or easily slide into a frame that suits your space.
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Title: I am the Knight
Size: 105 × 75cm (41.3 × 29.5 inches)
Medim: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
About the artwork:
I am the Knight is a layered and symbolic exploration of Batman as both cultural icon and mirror of society. This artwork contrasts nostalgic admiration, modern satire, and the corporate forces that shape our collective mythology. Through multiple interpretations of the character, the piece question’s identity, fandom, and the many masks we project onto our heroes. This piece invites viewers to consider not just a hero, but the cultural machinery and personal meaning -behind the mask.
Painted in oils using Andrew’s distinctive limited-palette approach, the work balances rich tonal depth with expressive detail, giving the piece a raw, tactile presence. I am the Knight is a one-of-one original artwork.
Artwork details:
~ One of one original artwork
~ Oil paint on canvas
~ Created using a limited palette
~ Solid color wrapped canvas
Each piece arrives ready to hang as-is or will easily slide into a frame that suits your space.