Let’s start with the best locations where a wildlife artist can get the maximum inspiration. Well, if you want to discover some of the best secrets of Brazil then head out to Pantanal where you can discover the best wildlife. Placed at the heart of South America, Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland which covers an area of 210,000 sq km. Well to add more live to your picture you have the great Amazon rain forest with a variety of jaguars and alligators. All you should do is to just find that perfect spot for your perfect shot. What’s more, add some more essence as you breathe in the tropical air that carries a raw scent of nature. Also, pause the flight of some birds like flocks of egrets, storks, and spoonbills in your lenses.
Madagascar: Madagascar’s national parks are famed for their incredible biodiversity. There are over 33 species of lemur on the island, all of them sadly endangered, and while seeking them out you may also find colourful butterflies and a host of reptiles including toothy crocodiles. You’ll practice twilight and nocturnal shooting, and there will also be the opportunity to take portraits and streetscapes in cities such as Antsirabe.
An original painting in acrylics, on a card base. Painted on 26th / 27th May 2019 as an original piece during my 24-hour “Paint for Wildlife” paintathon, one of 19 original wildlife paintings I produced during the twenty four hours. Unframed and unmounted. It measures 21.0cm (8.27 inches) wide by 29.7cm (11.69 inches) high. This will be carefully packed in a study cardboard box. I always try to send items out the next working day after payment has been received, where possible. All items are sent by tracked mail. Discover more details on Wildlife Original Drawings.
My new supplier going forward is a UK based company that focuses on minimising their impact on the environment, and aims to guide and influence their customers into making eco-friendly choices for their printing. Through this, I am now able to offer products that: were produced by a waterless and chemical free printer; are supplied in only recycled boxes with biodegradable eco-flo packaging as an alternative to polyester ‘peanuts’; contain only 100% recycled paper or paper from sustainably managed forests; use Carbon Offset papers and printed with vegetable oil based inks; and produced by people who recycle 100% of their printing generated waste with none going to landfill!
?In my artwork, I try to focus on capturing the expressions or emotions of an individual. My new course is both fascinating and enlightening, as it has enabled me to develop a deeper understanding of the animals I love to paint and draw. Giraffes are highly sociable and very interested in what we are up to, especially when it involves food! Over the past seven years, I have exhibited my work and entered into recognised competitions within the UK. See more information on vlgstudios.com.