Andreas Rickenbacher: A Landscape Painter Rooted in Tradition Andreas Rickenbacher’s artistic journey began in Basel, Switzerland, where he honed his skills as a locksmith before discovering the transformative power of painting—a passion ignited in the mid-1980s. Influenced initially by Surrealist masters like Salvador Dali and René Magritte, whose meticulous attention to detail captivated him, Rickenbacher embraced photo realism as his primary artistic approach, guided by training at Basel School of Design. This dedication to precision reflects a broader commitment to mastering craft—a char…