enable him to terminate his contract at the factory and went on to play as many music venues as possible, gracing stages and recording studios in Cyprus, Italy, and throughout the UK. As a result of his natural talent, Kinsman went on to build an impressive portfolio, playing and recording with noted bands from the British Pop/Rock scene including The Levellers, The Specials, Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals and Girls Aloud Nadine Coyle. In 2010 he was invited to go on tour with English Rock band Kasabian, completing the horn section with trumpeter and original band member Gary Alesbrook. Kinsman has played at a number of infamous venues including The London Coliseum, Brixton Academy, the Barbican Centre, the V-Festival for 85,000 people to name just a few. He also recently recorded on both Kasabian and Noel Gallagher’s new albums. In 2010, Kinsman was featured on the soundtrack of London Boulevard, a film starring Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, and Ray Winstone in which he recorded the theme song, ‘The Green Fairy,’ with Kasabian. Eventually, it became apparent that Kinsman could no longer suppress his artwork for his music, realizing the necessity of both creative outlets in his life. He took up painting again,
completing commissions for His Highness Sheik Mohammed, Sultan Al Thani of Qatar, American actor, Rolf Saxon, and celebrity chef, Eric Lanlard. Following his work for Lanlard, Kinsman was commissioned by London’s Halcyon Gallery in 2011 to paint a distinguished portrait of the Hariri Family, Lebanon’s wealthiest and most powerful ruling family. He was also asked to paint American actress Elisabeth Moss, while she was in London performing Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour, alongside British actress, Keira Knightley. He has been awarded numerous prizes for his artwork including the Holburne Portrait Prize 2006 and 2010 and the RWA Academy Painting Exhibition 2009 and 2010. He was one of thirty-five artists featured on the BBC2 Documentary, “Show Me the Monet” (Episode 7, 2011), and exhibited in May 2011 at the prestigious Royal Academy of Art in London. Kinsman moved to North London in 2011 where he continues to pursue both his musical and artistic careers. In 2012 Andrew received his biggest and most prestigious commission to date. He was asked by the Royal Mail to paint a series of eleven stamps to commemorate 150 years of League football. Some of the players featured were Sir Bobby Moore,
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