Awards
I am proud to have been a 4 times Finalist in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition, at the Mall Galleries in London. 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2018
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In 2015 i was ‘selected but not hung’ and was still delighted to have my Lemur drawing displayed in the catalogue on the opening evening.
DSWF winning entries
June 2025
‘Cat on the roof’ was shortlisted in the SAA ‘Artist of the Year compeitition 2025
September 2024
Solo Exhibition at Attenborough Nature reserve
2023 – “Wraptious” Artist Winner
In 2023 I was proud to have been a Wraptious Winner in their annual competition, and chosen to become a ‘Wraptious Artist’. This has been a momentous leap forwards in my art journey, helping me get a foot on the ladder to reaching a wider audience with my artwork, including retail outlets all over the UK! Wraptious print artwork as prints and cards as well as a variety of home-wares, such as mugs, coasters, cushions. Visit the Wraptious website.
July 2022
‘Horse Love’ drawing – Highly Commended and selected for the TALP Open Art Competition 2022 exhibited at the Patchings Art Centre.
April 2021
‘Fox’ drawing – Shortlisted for the People’s Choice award at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve Postcard Competition / Exhibition.
April 2018
‘A Closer Look’ Zebra drawing – FINALIST in the David Shepherd annual Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2018
June 2018
Solo Exhibition at Attenborough Nature reserve, Nottingham
October 2017
‘Serene Beauty’ – My Swan drawing received the Highly Commended Award at the Upper Broughton Art Exhibition, in Nottingham
July 2017
Solo Exhibition at Bingham Library, Nottingham
April 2017
‘Into the Light’ – My cat drawing received the People’s Choice Award at the Vale of Belvoir Rotary Club Art Exhibition, at Grange Hall, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham.
July 2016
Solo exhibition at the DepARTures Gallery at East Midlands Airport.
June 2015
‘The Lemur Look’. Selected but not hung, in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2015
October 2014
‘Into the Light’ – Won People’s Choice Award at the annual Upper Broughton Exhibition in Nottingham
October 2013
‘Brown Hare’ – Won People’s Choice Award at the annual Upper Broughton Exhibition in Nottingham
July 2013
Exhibited artworks at the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art at Gordale, Chester
June 2012
‘Lazy Days’ – Won the Derwent Award at the 2012 The Artist and Leisure Painter Patchings Competition
April 2012
‘Brown Hare’ – Runner up in the Black and White category at the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition.
March 2011
‘Elephant Family’ drawing – FINALIST in the David Shepherd annual Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2011
July 2010
Exhibited artworks at the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art at Gordale, Chester
May 2010
‘Marsha’ Orangutan drawing – FINALIST in the David Shepherd annual Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2010
June 2008
‘Amur Leopard’ drawing – FINALIST in the David Shepherd annual Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2008