Work samples

  • Animal Spirit
    Animal Spirit

    14"X11" graphite and charcoal on paper 2017

  • Living Free
    Living Free
    14”x11” soft pastel, graphite, acrylic, color pencil, and watercolor on paper 2020
  • Yeah
    Yeah

    Yeah  22"x30"  acrylic and mixed media on paper  2025

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    e71132f5-d884-4256-b410-6b82515ab1d1.jpg

    Studio at the Howard County Center for the Arts 2026

    Available for Purchase

About Andrei


 
     Andrei Trach was born in Staten Island, New York.  He has studied and exhibited in New York City at the New York Studio Program in Soho.  He received his B.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1995.  In 1996 he had a seventy five-piece Solo Exhibition at the University of Baltimore Law School.  Mr. Trach’s work has been featured in many juried shows.  In 1999 he exhibited at the Benjamin Banneker Museum in “Ellicott City, Catonsville, Oella Arts.”  Trach has… more

Mixed Media Drawings/Paintings (Color)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.

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    Trach,Andrei_0.jpeg

    Unstoppable Force  22"x30"  acrylic, soft pastel, and graphite on paper  2026

    Available for Purchase
  • 04 Ahh  soft pastel, graphite, crayon, and ink on paper  2022 copy.jpg
    04 Ahh soft pastel, graphite, crayon, and ink on paper 2022 copy.jpg
    14"x11" soft pastel, graphite, crayon, and ink on paper 2022
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    Trach-Andrei-Finding My Way.jpg

    14”x11” soft pastel and graphite on paper 2021

  • Out of Control
    Out of Control
    14”x11” soft pastel and graphite on paper 2021
  • The Kids Play
    The Kids Play
    14”x11” soft pastel, charcoal, graphite and crayon on paper. 2021
  • Living Free
    Living Free
    14”x11” soft pastel, graphite, acrylic, color pencil, and watercolor on paper 2020
  • Shout Mercy
    Shout Mercy
    14”x11” watercolor and graphite on paper 2020
  • POW
    POW
    14”x11” tempera, oil stick, graphite and watercolor on paper 2019
  •   From One Comes Many
    From One Comes Many
    14"X11" chalk pastel and graphite on paper 2017
  • Magic Touch
    Magic Touch
    14”x11” charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, confetti, glitter, glass, crystal, metal, gold leaf, and ink on paper 2022

Mixed Media, Drawings/Paintings (Color)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.

  •  Who’s There?
    Who’s There?
    14”x11” acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, graphite, and ink 2020
  • What’s Out There?
    What’s Out There?
    14”x11”. acrylic, charcoal, graphite, glitter, and crayon on paper 2021
  • Super Sparkle
    Super Sparkle
    14”x11” acrylic, gauche, color pencil and graphite on paper 2020
  • Ha
    Ha
    14”x11” oil pastel, soft pastel, watercolor and graphite on paper 2020
  • Can You See It?
    Can You See It?
    14”x11” graphite, soft pastel, color pencil, watercolor and charcoal on paper 2020
  • FAITH
    FAITH
    14”x11” soft pastel, oil, graphite, color pencil, crayon, and charcoal 2018
  • They Are Here
    They Are Here
    14”x11” charcoal, watercolor, soft pastel and graphite on paper 2018
  • Oh My God
    Oh My God
    18"x24" tempera, charcoal, soft pastel and graphite on paper 2018
  • We Are Golden
    We Are Golden
    14”x11” tempera, watercolor, graphite, and soft pastel on paper 2018
  • The Maker
    The Maker
    14”x11” charcoal, graphite, watercolor, tempera, color pencil and oil stick on paper 2019

Drawings (Black and White)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.

  • Breaking Free
    Breaking Free
    14”x11” graphite and charcoal on paper 2021
  • Soldiers of the Universe
    Soldiers of the Universe
    14”x11” acrylic, graphite, charcoal and watercolor on paper 2020
  • The Power
    The Power
    14”x11” soft pastel, graphite and watercolor on paper 2020
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    IMG_5924_0.jpg
    watercolor, charcoal, graphite and crayon on paper 2021
  • Static Energy
    Static Energy
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, and watercolor on paper 2020
  • The Roar of the Crowd
    The Roar of the Crowd
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, acrylic, and watercolor on paper 2019
  • Come On
    Come On
    14"x11" charcoal, tempera, and graphite on paper 2019
  • Dancing In Space
    Dancing In Space
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, soft pastel, color pencil and watercolor on paper 2019
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    04 I Play at Dusk 22”x30” graphite and charcoal on paper 2024..jpeg

    I Play at Dusk  22"x30"  graphite and charcoal on paper  2024

  • No Surrender
    No Surrender
    14”x11” charcoal and graphite on paper 2018

Drawings (graphite and charcoal)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • In Limbo
    In Limbo
    In Limbo 14"x11" graphite and charcoal on paper 2016
  • Center Stage
    Center Stage
    22"x30" graphite on paper 2016
  • This Hand  graphite and ink on paper  2016.jpg
    This Hand graphite and ink on paper 2016.jpg
    14"x11" graphite and ink on paper 2016
    Available for Purchase
  • Animal Spirit
    Animal Spirit
    Animal Spirit 14"X11" graphite and charcoal on paper 2017
  • Gatekeepers
    Gatekeepers
    14”x11” charcoal, soft pastel and graphite on paper 2018
  • Spontaneous Energy    charcoal and graphite on paper  2016. .jpg
    Spontaneous Energy charcoal and graphite on paper 2016. .jpg
    Spontaneous Energy 14"x11" charcoal and graphite on paper 2016
    Available for Purchase
  • Power to the Spirit  14x11  graphite on paper  2016.jpg
    Power to the Spirit 14x11 graphite on paper 2016.jpg
    14"x11" graphite on paper 2016
    Available for Purchase
  • Formation  14x11  graphite on paper  2016 .jpg
    Formation 14x11 graphite on paper 2016 .jpg
    14"X11" graphite on paper 2016
    Available for Purchase
  • Concert  14x11  graphite and charcoal on paper  2015.jpg
    Concert 14x11 graphite and charcoal on paper 2015.jpg
    14"x11" graphite and charcoal on paper 2015.jpg
    Available for Purchase
  • Race to Dawn  12x8  graphite, charcoal and conte on paper  2015 2.jpg
    Race to Dawn 12x8 graphite, charcoal and conte on paper 2015 2.jpg
    graphite, charcoal and conte on paper 2015
    Available for Purchase

Landscape Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.

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    IMG_9944.jpg

    60"x20" oil on canvas (work in progress)

  • Wandering Spirits
    Wandering Spirits
    96"x46" oil on canvas 2004
  •   North Point Court
    North Point Court
    60"x20" oil on canvas 2004
  • A Summer Morning
    A Summer Morning
    64"x32" oil on canvas 2003
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1997
  • Summer Sunset
    Summer Sunset
    Summer Sunset 12"x8" oil on canvas 1996
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Sunset 16"x12" oil on canvas 1999
  • Druid Hill Park
    Druid Hill Park
    Druid Hill Park 30"x24" oil on canvas 1994
  • Time Lapse
    Time Lapse
    Time Lapse 52"x18" oil on canvas 2003
  • Evening Sun
    Evening Sun
    22"x16" oil on canvas 1997

Abstract Oil Paintings


My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
 

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    Wild Ambition  oil on wood  12"x17"  2015

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    IMG_0977.jpg
    17"x22" oil on wood 2015
    Available for Purchase
  • Now.jpg
    Now.jpg
    15"x15" oil on wood 2015
    Available for Purchase
  • Rage.jpg
    Rage.jpg
    16"x17" oil on wood 2015
  • Relentless Spirit
    Relentless Spirit
    Relentless Spirit 15"x20" oil on wood 2015
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    IMG_7224.jpg
    94"x64" oil on canvas 2013
    Available for Purchase
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    IMG_7221.jpg
    Inferno 80"x56" oil on canvas 2015
    Available for Purchase
  • Go.jpg
    Go.jpg
    13"x14" oil on wood 2016
    Available for Purchase
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    IMG_7233.jpg

    Turbulence and Energy  92"x62"  oil on canvas  2013

    Available for Purchase
  • Tumultuous
    Tumultuous
    5"x7" oil on wood 2015

Figurative Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Power Struggle  2 of 3
    Power Struggle 2 of 3
    92"x46" oil on canvas 2007
  • I Am
    I Am
    I Am 92"x46" oil on canvas 2021
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    2. (Andrei Trach) Power Struggle (1 of 3) 92x46 oil (1).jpg

    Power Struggle 92"x46" oil on canvas 2003 and 2015

    Available for Purchase
  • Flowers of Fertility
    Flowers of Fertility
    27"x18" oil on canvas 2003
  • Goddess
    Goddess
    Goddess 66"x66" oil on canvas 1999
  • Reclining Nude
    Reclining Nude
    Reclining Nude oil on canvas 1995
  • Model Posing
    Model Posing
    Model Posing 24"x18" oil on canvas 1993
  • Art Class Model
    Art Class Model
    Art Class Model 24"x18" oil on canvas 1993
  • Krista
    Krista
    17”x14” oil on canvas 1995
  • Jester
    Jester
    60"x40" Acrylic, charcoal, aluminum foil, glass, metal and glitter on paper 1992

Still Life Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Statues in Hallway
    Statues in Hallway
    28"x22" oil on canvas 1993
  • Procession
    Procession
    30"x24" on canvas 1997
  • Dining Table
    Dining Table
    15”x12” oil on canvas 1995
  • Dead Fish
    Dead Fish
    16"x12" oil on canvas 1995
  • Patriotism
    Patriotism
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1998
  • Bluefish
    Bluefish
    24”x18” oil on linen 1999
  •  Mortal  12x16  oil on canvas
    Mortal 12x16 oil on canvas
    12x16 oil on canvas 1994
  • Mackerel and Crayfish
    Mackerel and Crayfish
    26"x20" oil on canvas 1994
  • Skeletal Hand and Foot
    Skeletal Hand and Foot
    12"x16" oil on canvas 1994
  • Flower Vase
    Flower Vase
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1992

Portrait Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Self Portrait with Leaves
    Self Portrait with Leaves
    30"x24" oil on canvas 1992
  • Self Portrait with Skull
    Self Portrait with Skull
    30"x24" oil on canvas 1999
  • Self Portrait with Suit
    Self Portrait with Suit
    28"x22" oil on canvas 1993
  • Self Portrait with Hat
    Self Portrait with Hat
    30"x24" oil on canvas 1993
  • Self Portrait
    Self Portrait
    40"x30" acrylic on board 1992
  • Self Portrait
    Self Portrait
    40"x30" acrylic on board 1992
  • Self Portrait in Blue
    Self Portrait in Blue
    18"x14" oil on cardboard 1994
  • Self Portrait
    Self Portrait
    18"x24" oil on canvas 1993
  • WARHOL
    WARHOL
    oil pastel on paper 1991

Sculpture

Mixed media metal sculpture.  All the pieces of metal are individually cut out to form the shape of the crab and feathers on the bird.   Jewelry and glass art were used for the eyes.   And cds were individually cut and layered to represent a tree stump on the bird sculpture.
  • Shimmering Semblance
    Shimmering Semblance
    66"x66" copper, aluminum, glass, and carbon fiber 2005
  • (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
  • (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird 60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
    (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
    (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003