Andy Sylvester
@sylvesterartist
Queer Artist who makes figure paintings portraits, landscapes and pet portraits. I work to commission from photos. Message me for enquiries or buy from my online shop
New drawing started as part of a new series based on retro gay porn. ‘Rear view ’ 30cm x 42cm Oil pastel on watercolour paper. 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
I’m showing as part of a group exhibition in Amsterdam for World Pride.
And here’s the difference those pastels make. Richer deeper colours.
Buying better quality materials is so worth it. New Sennelier oils pastels have arrived.
More work today. ‘Farm boy takes a break ’ 30cm x 42cm Oil pastel on watercolour paper. 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
Back in the studio starting new work. An idea I have had for a while. Drawing started today as part of a new series based on retro gay porn. ‘Farm boy takes a break ’ 30cm x 42cm Oil pastel on watercolour paper. 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
I will be showing at World Pride, Amsterdam as part of a group show called UNAPOLOGETIC! I’ll be showing a selection of paintings that are unapologetically queer focused. 18 of the 20 in the pics. The exhibition runs from July 24th to August 9th. #worldpride #gayart #queer #maleportrait
I still have a few of each on these three designs of cushion available post exhibition. Made in collaboration with Muse Bespoke Upholstery @balhamyte.bsky.social they have my images printed onto velvet and are fabulously beautiful and lush. Price £60 plus p + p. Message if you are interested.
One more day of ‘Light and Shade’ then it comes down and I can decide what to take to Amsterdam for ‘UNAPOLOGETIC’ the group show I’m in for World Pride opening 23rd July.
Look what has arrived! A collaboration with Muse Bespoke Upholstery to create a collection of velvet cushions featuring my paintings.
Waiting in the studio. All ready to be put up on Tuesday. 67 works in total. Exhibition opens Wednesday 24th June.
More work today. Slowly getting there. ‘Ross with pink hair’ Acrylic on panel 25cm x 25cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
A week today my one man exhibition ‘Light and Shade’ opens in Cheltenham. If you’re nearby drop in. I’ll be in the gallery every day, including Sunday.
A week today my one man exhibition ‘Light and Shade’ opens in Cheltenham. Here’s a few more sneak peeks of work to be exhibited.
More work on this today. Is it finished, not sure yet? ‘Gogo boy - after image’ Acrylic, charcoal, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
Finished this today. ‘Heroic head , Krzyś’ Acrylic on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
More progress today. ‘Gogo boy - after image’ Acrylic, charcoal, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
Three new limited edition prints of my work have dropped at therainbowcollective.co
More work on this today. Building depth to colour and shadows and adding drawn marks. ‘Gogo boy - glitch’ Acrylic, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
New work in progress today. ‘Gogo boy - after image’ Acrylic, charcoal, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
More work on this today. Complete reworking. Titling this one ‘Heroic head, Krzyś’ Acrylic and pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
More work on this today. I’m loving being challenged by a new direction. Titling this one ‘Gogo boy - glitch’ Acrylic, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart
Two new works started today. A new direction inspired by work I saw in Venice. Both are acrylic, soft pastel and oil pastel on paper 60cm x 48cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
Things are shaping up nicely for my one man exhibition in three weeks time. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the framed work.
New work started today ‘Ross with pink hair’ Acrylic on panel 25cm x 25cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
New work today. ‘Sister Sister -the art of drag’ Soft pastel on paper 45cm x 45cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
Finished today ‘Polka Dot’ Acrylic and soft pastel on paper 45cm x 60cm 2026 #queerculture #queerart #maleform #fineart #maleportrait
Four weeks today my one man exhibition ‘Light and Shade’ opens in Cheltenham. If you’re nearby drop in. I’ll be in the gallery every day.