Andre Renard

About the Artist

Andre Renard was born in Brussels, Belgium on June 29, 1940, at the outset of World War II. He took to drawing at a very young age, and on 
his eighth birthday, his parents gave him an easel, a palette, and a box of 
oil paints. So began his passion for the canvas. By age 17, Andre was 
intent on a career in architecture. With strong encouragement from his 
parents, however, Andre shifted his focus to medicine, attending medical 
school at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, where he graduated in 1966. 
After spending two years in the Belgian military where he earned the 
honor of wearing the “Green Beret,” Andre returned to Brussels to open 
his medical practice. Andre left Belgium in 1970 and traveled with his 
family to the United States to accept a residency in general and plastic 
surgery at the University of Florida (Jacksonville). He practiced 
medicine in Jacksonville for over 20 years, before relocating to the 
Bradenton / Sarasota area, where he continues to practice as a plastic 
surgeon. During all of these years of intense medical training, and the 
many on-call hours and sleepless nights, Andre never abandoned his love 
for art. His artwork has been prominently featured in medical 
publications, including on the front covers of the Florida Medical 
Association Journal. He has also earned awards at local arts shows. 
Andre Renard currently resides on Anna Maria Island, Florida, with his 
wife. He has four children and seven grandchildren.