Welcome to the Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery!

Through each contemporary encaustic sculptural painting, artist Andrew Csafordi brings the viewer into an organic sky, landscape, or imaginative fantasy unlike any other. His luminous, textural paintings reach out and draw the viewer in. Rich layers of imagination, using pure beeswax and damar tree resin as the painting medium. For colour in the wax, dry pigments / oils, as well as fibre, wood, metal and other materials are used in combination to tell a story about “life around us, below the surface” and “the roots that ground the world above”. Realistic at times, impressionistic at other times, each work takes you on an imaginative trip. 

A graduate of the Ontario College of Art in 1979, Andrew majored in drawing & painting, communication and design. He has continued to consistently paint, sculpt and exhibit his art throughout his 30-year career as a creative director, professional graphic designer and illustrator with his own graphic design studio.  He exhibits his work in several venues (including the SideStreet Gallery in Wellington and the Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Kingston), and his art is featured in private and corporate collections around the world.

Prince Edward County

A member studio of the Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL, Andrew and his wife, fibre artist and photographer, Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studio Gallery, share their art and passion for natural elements with visitors to their Galleries and Studios on their beautiful country farm. We are open from 10 AM to 5 PM daily from April through October, or by chance or appointment.

BARN GALLERY

In a transformed century-old Barn, you’ll find three galleries where you can enjoy Andrew’s distinct encaustic beeswax and mixed media sculptural paintings. Rest on our hay bale sofa and let your eyes take a walk “inside” Andrew’s paintings.

WORKSHOPS

In his studio, Andrew offers one and two-day Encaustic Painting Workshops. Encaustic painting is fun and easy, using natural aromatic melted beeswax and oil paint mixed in for colour. A very friendly medium, the fast drying time allows one to create captivating works that will ignite their imagination. The warm liquid wax is applied to a wooden surface with brushes. Each layer is then gently fused using heat, resulting in a luminescent painting. Relax and be inspired while painting in a casual studio environment in the tranquil countryside. The results will delight and surprise participants. No experience is necessary. Workshop fee includes a workbook, all materials, light refreshments and snacks. Workshop gift certificates available. Visa / Mastercard accepted. See Workshop section for more information.

The Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery and Love Nest Studio Gallery is located in the heart of beautiful Prince Edward County, an island located just south of Hwy. 401 & the city of Belleville, Ontario. The studios, galleries and workshop are situated on Andrew and Tara's enchanting farm, just off of Hwy. 62, north of Huff Estates Inn & Winery and County Road #1, and minutes northwest of the charming village of Bloomfield. 

Prince Edward County is Ontario’s hottest arts, wine and culinary region, two hours east of Toronto, 3.5 hours SW of Ottawa and 4.5 hours west of Montreal. 

Andrew & Tara invite you to explore their websites and get in touch. 

"We hope you will come and visit us real soon. We look forward to welcoming you!"