How can art help

  wildlife conservation? 

                                                                      

       It seems only yesterday when the mention of a good old hunt expedition in Africa or Asia was the hobby of British Gentleman. Then the mention of a kill was quickly followed by a trophy or two mounted on the wall of the establishment back home. This would be followed by embellished stories of the dangers involved and the risks taken. However, with the gun constantly on hand fully primed it was usually a one sided affair. 

       Although this kind of nonsense is very rare today, apart from the pheasant, grouse season in bonny Scotland, it has been replaced with a more sinister problem that is only getting worse with each passing year.

       The problem being Poaching. Poaching on a International scale never seen before.  The main victims are of course the gentle elephant, and the Rhino, both black and white Rhino.Many are even deprived of there horns while still alive. Of course they then die in agony which is worse than barbaric.

       For many years, famous wildlife artists such as David Shepherd, Gary Hodges , Pollyanna Pickering and many others have donated to these fine conservation causes all over the world. Art has been the catalyst           

for so much good work being done, and has complimented volunteers all over the world in conservation 

centres such as the Sheldrick Foundation. In a small way I am trying to do the same as these great artists as I continue my learning process in wildlife art. As I learn I hope to give something back to the world of wildlife and the many causes . Please take a look at my small selection of  wildlife here and if you like what you see, please leave a comment.   

       Hi everyone its been a while since I have felt strong enough to post. Apologies for wildlife lovers out there. The hare auction went well on ebay, and now the same composition is available as a limited edition print. The number limited to just 495. As always a contribution will be sent to the charities nominated by myself. Each print is only 9.99 plus shipping. The print is high quality and the sharp drawing is retained through repeated duplication.
       At this point I thought that it was about time I did a proper drawing of endangered wildlife. Rhino are always at the top of the list of persecuted animals. Javan and Sumatran Rhino being the rarest. It seems that man is intent on wiping it out, just for a bit of white powder, which is no different to your fingernails! There is no medical benefit at all for ground fingernails as far as I am aware.Even if there were there is no excuse for slaughtering these amazing creatures.
         They are so interesting to watch and draw as well . Their rough hide and powerful frame are amazing. Again I used my trusty biro to create this composition of a black rhino, or should I say two black rhino. This time I am hanging onto to the original for a future charity auction. However, the limited edition print is available again, the number is limited to 495 worldwide.  This will be available for  9.99 plus shipping. Please check ebay if you are interested. Again a contribution will be sent to an African Conservation charity.
          Hopefully, I may have some more limited editions soon. Bye for now.

Upcoming auction for conservation charity

             Welcome to my latest posting. The humble British hare. This particular drawing is rendered on to A4 size paper stock. There will be a canvas style mount to frame this wonderful image. I used black pen for the composition. I hope you like it. This one original will be up for a charity auction on ebay,and 15% of the sale will go to the African conservation foundation.Also a free gift of a Gary Hodges card will be made to the winning bidder. Gary hodges being  the number one pencil artist in the U.K. 

             African conservation is very dear to me, and I will be releasing some  African wildlife to the world, although not literally, very shortly. Keep watching.