Vintage Primitive Folk Art Outsider Art Painting by Andrew Block

Andrew Block emigrated from Denmark to Solvang in 1914. Working as a blacksmith, he finally surrendered to the call of paint and canvas starting at 70 years old. Without really knowing how to paint Block produced over 500 paintings – and painted primarily on cardboard. It is knot know for sure wether he was influenced by the impressionists and Post-Impressionists, despite that his works are boldly colored and often depict landscapes, seascapes, and small towns and of course his observations of people.

Although I twinge at catagorizing his style he approached painting with simplicity and desire to tell a story, no matter how subdued yet earthy it was. It was both understated yet honest in its approach, which these days, is so under appreciated. I for one feel drawn to the unaffected and unpretentious quality of his artwork

Although Andrew Block only has a few auction records, Block exhibited his work at a number of museums and galleries including the Monterey Penisula Museum, San Diego Art Museum, Oakland Art Museum, Portland Art Museum, Elverhoy Museum, amongst others.

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