Isla 24" x 24" Oil on panel

My recent painting of a highland cow and below a little video I did to show some of the processes involved

I love spending time with the highland cows here in Derbyshire,  Some of the cows are 20 years old and they roam around the Peak District on the hills all year round.  Sturdy creatures!  Not tame as such but they don't seem to mind my presence; they remain my favourite.

Dermot 18" x 24" Oil on board

 Dermot is from The Donkey Sanctuary at Buxton, Derbyshire.  

A little video of my visit to see them:

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2015

"Donna" 16" x 16" has been selected for inclusion in this years Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition.  Really pleased have been short-listed again.  The exhibition held at the Mall Galleries, London runs from 30th June to 4th July.  50% of all sales goes towards the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation helping to save endangered wildlife.