Andrew Bone

Andrew Bone captures the wildlife and landscapes of his native Africa through photorealistic artwork based on his own firsthand experiences and photographs. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1957, Bone’s deep connection to African wildlife began at age 13 when he attended Falcon College, a bush school in what was then southern Rhodesia. After completing mandatory service in the Rhodesian War, he worked as a canoe guide in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley, home to lions, elephants, hippopotamuses, impalas, zebras, and buffalo. Following his marriage to his wife Kelly, Bone relocated to Zimbabwe’s Imire Game Ranch, where he began painting the flora and fauna around him as a completely self-taught artist.
Today, Bone and his family live in the mountains of southern Africa, where his studio serves as both creative refuge and expedition headquarters. As a conservationist first and artist second, he spends much of his time in the African bush, using his camera to photograph everything from dung beetles to elephant herds. His paintings, which can take up to four weeks to complete, build up layers of color to capture the precise anatomy and wild essence of each species. In 2014, he established The Forever Wild Foundation, where 100 percent of funds raised support wildlife protection charities. Bone is represented by Park West Gallery.