Andrew Houle has lived in Beverly, MA since graduating from Montserrat College of Art in the year 2000. While studying primarily illustration, a love for oil painting co-existed throughout his formative years, leading to a split body of professional work exploring influences from comic book/pop culture to landscape painting. Houle shifted focus in early 2005 to what has been described as American Realism; capturing the surroundings north of Boston in an eclectic body of work highlighting blue-collar landmarks and iconic Cape Ann light. Recognizing influences from Hopper and Rockwell, Houle has worked towards creating a personal narrative through his paintings connecting the viewer to their community with a split body of work between traditional landscapes and comic book inspired pop art. His work can be found all over the world in private collections and represented by galleries throughout New England.
Houle currently splits his time painting in his studio space at Porter Mills in the effort to be somewhat prepared for his next exhibition, working on label art for Channel Marker Brewing, and taking on the occasional private commission.
He shares a home with his wife Melissa, his daughter “Super” Elaina, son Ethan and his comic book collection.
