ART WORKSHOP - Plein Air Painting with Andrew Sookrah

Andrew Cheddie Sookrah, a Toronto-based painter, sculptor, and fine art instructor, working and teaching with acrylics, oil, watercolours and pastel. Born in Guyana in 1956, Sookrah's artistic journey began at an early age, winning the school's art prize in 1971. Immigrating to Canada in 1974, he immersed himself in multidisciplinary programs and established a successful design development studio and advertising agency in Toronto. As the Creative Director of Engine Room Creative, he contributed to provincial, national, and coverseas campaigns. Beyond his advertising endeavors, Sookrah shares his technical knowledge through fine art instruction, conducting workshops with art groups and institutions such as the McMichael Art Gallery. An active member of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, his work has been featured in various solo and juried group exhibitions. Andrew was a finalist in Landscape Artist of the Year Competition Canada, episodes of which can be seen in CBC Gem’s programming.

Katherine Bellomo

Andrew Sookrah is an amazing teacher and compelling artist. His art classes are without exception inspiring, informative, and supportive. I’ve learned so much from him about colour, colour mixing, layering, and composition. Whether working, along with him, on his suggested photo reference, or working on your own piece he gives consistently helpful, valuable, and appropriate feedback that matches your goals and your own level of expertise.

Dale Sheldrake

As a first-time painter, it would've been easy to be intimidated by Andrew Sookrah's expertise and talent but he is an extremely positive, skilled and reassuring teacher. He helped me understand the basics of painting, of style and structure, while encouraging the development of my own artistic voice. I want to take any class he ever teaches.