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Biography
I have always had a passion for art, with a lot of my childhood spent copying illustrations from Disney books or encyclopaedias.
Art was the only subject in school that truly inspired me, leading me to pursue a degree in Fine Art. During my studies, I focused on creating large-scale contemporary oil paintings, very different to what I do now!
After graduating, I got a job working within the art sector and it was during this time that I discovered my love for intricate detail and realism.
Years later, while on maternity leave in 2018, I bought my first tin of pastel pencils after being inspired by all the amazing wildlife art I saw on Instagram.
Drawing has since become a form of meditation for me and I feel really fortunate to merge my love of animals with art. With each piece I create, my goal is to establish a connection between the viewer and the animal, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise be out of reach. Through many intricate pencil strokes, I strive to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wildlife, bringing to life the subtle nuances, textures, colors, and patterns that make each creature truly remarkable and unique.
Art was the only subject in school that truly inspired me, leading me to pursue a degree in Fine Art. During my studies, I focused on creating large-scale contemporary oil paintings, very different to what I do now!
After graduating, I got a job working within the art sector and it was during this time that I discovered my love for intricate detail and realism.
Years later, while on maternity leave in 2018, I bought my first tin of pastel pencils after being inspired by all the amazing wildlife art I saw on Instagram.
Drawing has since become a form of meditation for me and I feel really fortunate to merge my love of animals with art. With each piece I create, my goal is to establish a connection between the viewer and the animal, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise be out of reach. Through many intricate pencil strokes, I strive to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wildlife, bringing to life the subtle nuances, textures, colors, and patterns that make each creature truly remarkable and unique.
Biography
I have always had a passion for art, with a lot of my childhood spent copying illustrations from Disney books or encyclopaedias.
Art was the only subject in school that truly inspired me, leading me to pursue a degree in Fine Art. During my studies, I focused on creating large-scale contemporary oil paintings, very different to what I do now!
After graduating, I got a job working within the art sector and it was during this time that I discovered my love for intricate detail and realism.
Years later, while on maternity leave in 2018, I bought my first tin of pastel pencils after being inspired by all the amazing wildlife art I saw on Instagram.
Drawing has since become a form of meditation for me and I feel really fortunate to merge my love of animals with art. With each piece I create, my goal is to establish a connection between the viewer and the animal, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise be out of reach. Through many intricate pencil strokes, I strive to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wildlife, bringing to life the subtle nuances, textures, colors, and patterns that make each creature truly remarkable and unique.
Art was the only subject in school that truly inspired me, leading me to pursue a degree in Fine Art. During my studies, I focused on creating large-scale contemporary oil paintings, very different to what I do now!
After graduating, I got a job working within the art sector and it was during this time that I discovered my love for intricate detail and realism.
Years later, while on maternity leave in 2018, I bought my first tin of pastel pencils after being inspired by all the amazing wildlife art I saw on Instagram.
Drawing has since become a form of meditation for me and I feel really fortunate to merge my love of animals with art. With each piece I create, my goal is to establish a connection between the viewer and the animal, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise be out of reach. Through many intricate pencil strokes, I strive to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wildlife, bringing to life the subtle nuances, textures, colors, and patterns that make each creature truly remarkable and unique.
Awards
2021
Wildlife Artist of the Year “Highly Commended”
My drawing “Wolf By Moonlight” was awarded Highly Commended by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation at their Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition.
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2021
Wildlife Artist of the Year “Highly Commended”
My drawing “Wolf By Moonlight” was awarded Highly Commended by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation at their Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition.
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