If you'd like to buy a drawing of a particular species from me, but you don't see it in my shop, please ask if I have it.
I have dozens of drawings in my filing cabinet, most of them are part of various large commissions
(I usually draw species separately and combine them on my computer when designing the final artwork, together with the text, if required),
so there's always a chance I might have exactly what you need :)

 

 

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Jun 29, 2024

 

In a world fascinated by the biggest, tallest and most impressive creatures, it is easy to forget that some of nature's greatest wonders are the ones we almost never notice. Sometimes they are hidden beneath fallen leaves, moving quietly through the grass, or disappearing into the undergrowth before we even realise they were there.

The pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is a perfect example. Ireland's smallest mammal may be tiny, but it certainly makes up…

May 14, 2023

 

Are you the parent of a budding artist who loves animals and the natural world?

I can help you create a truly memorable birthday celebration where children can explore their creativity, learn about wildlife and have fun making their own artwork, all in the comfort of your home.

Discover the World of Animals Through Art

During my Wildlife Art Birthday Parties, I combine my two passions: art and nature.…

May 13, 2023

 

Some of the most important animals on Earth are the ones we can easily overlook: a bee landing on a flower, a hoverfly resting on a leaf, a moth appearing briefly at dusk. These small creatures support the ecosystems around us, and without them, the natural world would look very different.

Over the past two weeks, I have been creating a collection of colour pencil drawings of Irish pollinators, focusing on bees, bee flies, hoverflies and one particularly…

Apr 16, 2023

 

As some of you might know, after a long and successful career in graphic design and advertising, I decided to dedicate more of my time to wildlife art and illustration.

This feels like important work in a world where wildlife and biodiversity are under such threat. For me, capturing living things as they go about their day, uninterrupted and unaware of how magical they are, feels like an opportunity to…

Mar 10, 2023

The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata), is a large wading bird that can be found in a wide range of habitats, from coastal areas to upland moors and even farmland. They are most commonly seen in Europe, but can also be found in parts of Asia and Africa. They are part of the family Scolopacidae, which includes sandpipers, godwits, and other wading birds.

One of the most striking things about the Eurasian curlew is their long, curved bill. This bill is used to probe…

Mar 7, 2023

 

There is something incredibly calming about watching a seal resting on a rocky shore, its large eyes following the movement of the waves, before slipping quietly back into the sea.

Seals are perfectly adapted to life between two worlds. As members of the group known as pinnipeds ("fin-footed" mammals), they are equally at home in the water and on land. Their streamlined bodies allow them to move with impressive speed and agility underwater…