Last night was the preview evening and award ceremony for the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2011. It was a real honour to be part of this exhibition and meet such talented artists. There were fun pieces, abstract pieces and some incredibly realistic drawings and paintings. The winner David Filer came all the way from Zimbabwe with his very powerful drawing of an elephant and her calf. You can view the full exhibition on line
here. One of my favourites was a drawing entitled 'Mummy's Boy' by Susan Andrews, mainly because it really made me smile. So go have a look;o)
The exhibition also included work by David Shepherd, Mandy Shepherd and Emily lamb. It was great to see these originals in person. I was also thrilled to meet David, who's work I have admired for so many years, and he was nice enough to have his picture taken. My painting of 'Kitani' sold immediately which I am delighted with, and I got to meet the lovely couple who got it too! 50% of the proceeds go to support wildlife projects worldwide, for more information please visit
www.davidshepherd.org
Thanks Sam, your work is amazing as always!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the immediate sale. I am a new follower of your art and I think your paintings are outstanding. Thanks for sharing this treat with all of us.
ReplyDeleteWish I could have been there with you! Great show.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations of the sale of gorgeous Kitani. You're always a winner in my book. Talking about making people smile, Tizzy and Eddie are so precious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sam for sharing those links. I certainly enjoyed seeing the wonderful work done by some fantastic artists. Congrats also for your sale of Kitani.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful time and congrats on the sale! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit Vinayak, much appreciated! You would have enjoyed it Karen)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Sheila!
Glad you liked the paintings Lokelani-even better to see them in person.
Cheers Pat!
I can see why they chose that gorgeous painting of the elephant cow and her calf and I can also see why you sold Kitani - she is superb.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to that event was great to see all that art,would love to be part of that one day,and have always loved the shepherds work.Real inspiration.Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sam on the sale. Looks like you had a great time and met artists that you admire so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the links. Love your work.
I love elephants too Liz;o) Hey Roger, Im sure your work would be very welcome too! The competition is already open for next year so get painting;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Dors!
Sam, congratulations!!! your work is spectacular as always. Looks like a great time was had by all and such a wonderful charity! Bravo and thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam,
ReplyDeleteSorry I've not been around much lately.
Congratulations on your quick sale.
☼ Sunny