Andrew Matthews studied classical drawing and painting at the Art Students League of New York under world famous Robert Beverly Hale and Daniel Greene.

Andrew works in oil, charcoal and watercolour.

Andrew has written and illustrated 12 books, including Being Happy! and Follow Your Heart. Andrew’s titles have sold over 8 million copies in 49 languages.

He lives in Trinity Beach, far north Queensland with his wife, Julie.

Awards Include:

• 2026 The Percivals Portrait Prize – Finalist
• 2006 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award – Finalist
• 1982 Adelaide Kiwanis Exhibition First Prize
• 1981 Adelaide Kiwanis Exhibition First Prize
• 1980 Victor Harbor Rotary First Prize