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 :)
Some birds demand attention with bright colours or dramatic size. Others earn it through movement.
The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) belongs firmly to the second group. If you've ever walked along a clean stream or river in Ireland, you may have noticed a small bird constantly bobbing its long tail as it darts gracefully from stone to stone. It rarely stays still for long, giving the impression that it's always in a hurry.
Despite its name, the Grey…
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…
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.
During my Wildlife Art Birthday Parties, I combine my two passions: art and nature.…
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…
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…
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…
