American painter Andrew Englander (b. 1985, Ventura, CA), also known as Drew Englander, is based in Brooklyn, NY. Known for his bold colors, distorted perspectives, and hard-edged chiaroscuro, Englander’s style evolved naturally from his fast, gestural drawing. His work balances loose, distorted elements with detailed realism, creating surreal and often uncanny imagery. Influenced by realism, surrealism, cubism, and impressionism, he identifies his approach as contemporary magical realism. Raised in rural New Mexico, Englander grew up surrounded by vivid natural colors and relied on imagination and limited cultural input. His move to urban areas like Denver and Brooklyn inspired him to incorporate everyday subjects, including digital technology, sports, and entertainment. His intuitive use of color and composition creates vivid, puzzle-like paintings, blending fluid gestural marks with realism. Through his work, Englander explores how perspective shapes our understanding of the world around us. He has exhibited internationally, including at Plan X Gallery in Italy and Spain, Phillips in London, and various galleries in Belgium and New York City.