About the artist

    Study at the National Academy of Design in New York City with Rick Brosen (watercolor), Wolf Kahn (pastel), Sam Adoquei (drawing, oil and watercolor), David Dewey and John Goodrich (watercolor) was followed, when the Academy closed down, at the Art Students League in New York and at various professional workshops such as that of Pedro Cano in Italy.

    Andrea Tonty paintings focus on plein air landscapes, still life and abstract compositions, merging traditional with experimental techniques in watercolor, oil and pastel mediums.  Chosen localities include England, Scotland, Venice and Southern Italy (especially Naples and Sicily) as well as New York's Central Park and the North Shore of Long Island.

     Andrea Tonty exhibitions include the National Academy of Design, (first prize for watercolor), Wet Paint Festivals, the United Nations (India/Pakistan show) and at Gallery 75 (New York City) until its closed during the COVID pandemic. Recognition includes prizes in England. 

     Andrea Tonty is a member of

     American Watercolor Society

     Mystery Writers of America

     The Wodehouse Society

     The Coffee House

Watercolor painting is only one aspect of Andrea Tonty's artistic expression. The website Andreatontyarts.com presents "fresh woods and pastures new" all available for purchase on Amazon.com, with the comment,

     A famous detective novel by a famous writer has the subtitle a love story with detective                             interruptions.  Following in her footsteps (far, far behind), the earlier Andres Tonty novels are ballet           stories with detective  interludes.  In time, new novels have emerged.

All this, and more can be explored at Andreatontyarts.com.

     Leisure time is spent collecting antique watercolor materials and memorabilia some dating back to 1830, with family, two dogs, the piano and the cello. 

  

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