Though born in Southern California, Andy Finkle split his childhood between the Hudson Valley region of New York and the foothills of South Carolina. He currently resides on the outskirts of Ithaca, NY where he paints monsters in the basement.
Finkle gladly takes on commissions and on occasion will pander to his surroundings. For the most part though, he paints what he wants to. This usually ends up being sad monsters or animals displaying bad habits.
The public access show, Andy Finkle Draws Monsters or Something features Finkle drawing mostly monsters from his mobile studio (a 2001 Chevy Astro). It can also be seen on YouTube.
Finkle values the people he has met through art and enjoys collaborations. He is thrilled to have multiple pieces in the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. His work has been on deep cable, in various publications, and on four continents. He’s always looking for new and unconventional ways to get his art out.
Finkle gladly takes on commissions and on occasion will pander to his surroundings. For the most part though, he paints what he wants to. This usually ends up being sad monsters or animals displaying bad habits.
The public access show, Andy Finkle Draws Monsters or Something features Finkle drawing mostly monsters from his mobile studio (a 2001 Chevy Astro). It can also be seen on YouTube.
Finkle values the people he has met through art and enjoys collaborations. He is thrilled to have multiple pieces in the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. His work has been on deep cable, in various publications, and on four continents. He’s always looking for new and unconventional ways to get his art out.
"Andy Finkle's creativity and humor is cutting edge." ~The Famous San Diego Chicken
"I'm in love with the paintings of Andy Finkle. Andy's art makes the world look more like it should have in the first place." ~Vanessa Ragland (comedic writer and performer)
"Never underestimate the difficulty in conveying serious topics in a humorous manner. Andy Finkle manages to exist in both realms simultaneously with great adroitness and grace." ~David Tabak (author)
"The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players are honored to have several of Andy Finkle's paintings displayed in our kids show at our special request. We love Andy's paintings, he is one of our favorite artists. His paintings are brilliant, playful, colourful and real. His paintings bring our family so much happiness every day." ~Tina Trachtenburg (of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players)
"Don't stop the Finklerock" ~Joel Trussell (artist)
"Mr. Finkle's cryptoart gives life to the vivid passionate that informs the pursuit of hidden animals. Cryptids and cryptozoologists have found an expressionist they can call their own in Andy Finkle." ~Loren Coleman, cryptozoologist and director, International Cryptozoology Museum