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Andy Brown during India vs England First Test (File Photo: X)
British Sports Painter Andy Brown has been one of the centres of attraction in the ongoing first Test of the five-match series between India and England, in Hyderabad. Notably, Brown has been painting in sports, especially cricket for the last 10-11 years. He was recently in a chat with the social media team of the Indian Cricket Board.
Brown spoke about his experience of painting cricket for the first time in India as he is currently active in his working stint in the ongoing first Test of the series between India and England. He also shared his first-ever experience of travelling to India more than a decade ago.
“This is my first time painting cricket in India, my first time seeing cricket in India. I was in India maybe about 12 years ago, just travelling around the north and it was wonderful. I always wanted to return. I am very glad to be returning and paint cricket here,” said Brown in a video shared on the official X-handle of the Indian Cricket Board.
“I wanted to experience that emotion, that noise, that drama. It’s amazing, it’s so nice to be here. I can’t believe I am here painting this wonderful occasion,” he added later.
“It’s all about capturing the culture of a country” – Andy Brown on his passion for sports painting
Furthermore, Brown also revealed his motive and objective behind painting sports throughout the world, be it Asia, Europe, Latin America, or any other region.
“To me, it’s all about capturing the culture of a country where they play sport. So, I am here and I want to capture the culture of India, the beauty of India, the history of India and the people of India. So, in my paintings, I want to capture the sound, the noise, the flags, the mad fans - I want to capture it all,” he said.