"Were I to paint myself, that would be what I would try to capture: a person intent on seeing, even if what is to be seen isn't fully comprehended." - Gregory Maguire.

Andrew Thornton is a professional fine artist who left behind the hustle and bustle of New York City for rural Pennsylvania. His work can be seen in private collections around the globe. Andrew works part time with his family at Green Girl Studios. He is a regular contributor to Stringing Magazine (an Interweave Press publication) and his designs can be found in Margot Potter's forthcoming book tentatively titled, "Bead Chic", Jean Campbell's book, "Steampunk-Style Jewelry: A Maker's Collection of Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Designs", and Barb Switzer's book, "Four Seasons of Beading". Andrew was also the technical editor of Cynthia Thornton's book, "Enchanted Adornments: Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal Clay, Wire, Resin & More."