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Born and raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Andrew
attended the Art Institute of Boston, and later transferred to
the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
Although colored pencil was discouraged by his professors, Spear continued to master the medium. By expanding the sizes of his pieces, Spear proves colored pencil to be as appropriate as paint or any other medium.

Spear lived in San Francisco and then New York City, where his artistic career took off. Now residing in Orlando, Florida, Spear is the co-owner of Metro Finishes, a high-end faux and mural company.
Since moving to Orlando, Spear has shown in San Francisco, New York City, and Detroit, and has future shows planned for L.A. and Atlanta.

Exhibitions

2008
3/ 08 Nova 535, St. Petersburg FL
2/ 08 Eaten Alive, headquarters studio, NYC
1/ 08 Urban, Pound Gallery, Orlando FL

2007
12/ 07 Art As a Metaphor, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando FL
12/ 07 Orlando Museum of Art Nominee, Artist of the month
11/ 07 Dynatech Corp. Mural Design, Orlando FL
10/ 07 MB Art Projects Salon, Orlando FL
8/ 07 Solo Exhibition, Peacock Room, Orlando FL
6/ 07 Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando FL
5/ 07 Creole, Basquiat Tribute, OverFlow Studios Orlando FL
5/ 07 FMF RockWalk, City Arts Factory, Orlando FL
5/ 07 Visual Fringe, The Shakespeare Center, Orlando FL
5/ 07 Fungus of the Stars, Taste, College Park FL
Numerous cover illustrations for The Orlando Weekly

2006
12/ 06 Solo Exhibition, Salt Creek Art Works, St. Petersburg FL
10/ 06 Cover Illustration, Dig Magazine, Boston MA
9/ 06 Sam Flax Art Store Mural Design, Orlando FL
9/ 06 Group Collective, Headquarters Studio, NYC
6/ 06 Solo Exhibition, Peacock Room, Orlando FL
Numerous cover illustrations for The Orlando Weekly

2003
12/ 03 Solo Exhibition, Taste, College Park FL
11/ 03 Regional Design Annual Illustration Award, Print Magazine
9/ 03 One Night Stand, 111 Mina Gallery, San Francisco CA
8/ 03 Solo Exhibition, Stardust Gallery, Orlando FL
6/ 03 Bombpop, Cpop Gallery, Detroit MI
Numerous cover illustrations for The Orlando Weekly

2001
12/ 01 No Show, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa FL
6/ 01 Florida Press Association Illustration Award, The Orlando Weekly
6/ 01 Soil Show, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando FL
1/ 01 Fusion Gallery, St. Petersburg FL

1999
4/ 99 Solo Exhibition, Here Gallery, NYC

Collections

University of Delaware
Amy France
Greg Hale
Corrine Gammichia
Mendi Cowles
David Flax
Stardust Gallery
Covert Skate Shop
City Arts Factory
Suite B Lounge
Ellen Staller
Bask
Susan Raddigan
Terry Brigel
James Zambon
Rebecca Kinnear

Bibliography

2007
Andrew Spear Interview, OurArtSite.com

8/ 07--Pencil Pals, Andrew Spear & Kevin Bourgeois Feature
The Orlando Weekly

2006
Artist Focus Interview, Takedown Magazine
Takedownmag.com

6/ 06 Selections Editorial, Andrew Spear's Spectrum Party
The Orlando Weekly