Bog Bumper Emerging from the Moss – Winner of the New Light Patron’s Choice Award 2023

Acrylic on paper
61cm x 45cm

After graduating in scientific illustration at Blackpool & The Fylde College Robert worked as an illustrator before going into teaching, sharing his knowledge of drawing, painting, and passion for nature as a lecturer in scientific illustration.  Since leaving education he has worked as a wildlife artist honing his craft.

Careful observation, draughtsmanship, a strong sense of colour and design are the key elements that come together in the creation of Robert’s works. Drawing inspiration from the countryside he seeks to create narratives of birds in their habitat.  Building up detailed knowledge of his subject and continually refining his painting technique Robert’s art depicts atmosphere, light and realism that looks to show true aspects of behaviour and interactions within natural landscape.

Throughout his career he has exhibited widely and his wildlife paintings have won multiple awards, successfully being juried into the renowned ‘Birds in Art’ exhibition in America on several occasions.