Bringing British Wildlife to Life Through Illustration

As an artist and illustrator, my passion lies in capturing the beauty and diversity of British wildlife. From birds to plants, mammals to fish, I create bespoke illustrations that bring the natural world to life.

A collection of my wildlife illustrations from the last few years

Why Wildlife Illustration?

I've always been a nature lover. There’s something deeply rewarding about spending time outdoors—whether hiking through some of Britain’s wildest upland landscapes, watching birds along the coastline, or sketching in my garden. I believe that art has the power to connect people with nature, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the world around us.

Last year, I read The Green Sketching Handbook by Dr Ali Foxon - the book explains the many benefits of sketching outdoors: mindfulness, increased focus, reduce stress, improved physical and mental wellbeing and a deeper connection to the outdoors. So I've also added this creative habit to my life - I don't share any of my Green Sketches - they're just for me - which means I can let go of perfectionism and loosen up in my style and approach to capturing wildlife, which is definitely spilling over into my more considered work and commissions.

If you’d like to find out more about Green Sketching and get some support to help you start your own creative nature hobby, I’m running a series of ‘Introduction to Green Sketching’ workshops throughout 2025.

Inspired by Northumberland’s Natural Beauty

I’m lucky to be based in Northumberland, England’s least-populated county in terms of people but home to an incredible variety of wildlife. This landscape provides endless inspiration, from the rugged coastline to the ancient forests and rolling moors. Observing animals and plants in their natural habitat allows me to create work that is both scientifically accurate and artistically compelling.

Otters slipping through the river, hares bounding across the fields, the cry of curlews over the shore—these are the moments that find their way into my artwork.

My Work

I create original illustrations, hand-drawn maps, and surface designs for businesses and private clients.

Depending on the subject and the brief, I work in either pen, watercolour, coloured pencil - or a mix of the three - and I tend to use muted, earthy tones - reflecting the hues of the region's landscapes, flora and fauna. I also love to integrate hand-lettered text into my work, whether that is incorporating lines from poems or song lyrics, creating a unique connection between imagery and story, or a simple, hand-written name label.

I love to work on projects that allow me to bring landscapes and wildlife to life in a practical and engaging way. I’m excited to expand my portfolio and collaborate on new projects, whether they involve book illustrations, editorial artwork, or conservation-related educational materials.

You’ll also find my work on a range of eco-friendly prints and gifts, available online and through local stockists like Puddles on West Street here in Berwick.

Let’s Work Together

If you're looking for unique, high-quality bespoke wildlife illustrations for your next project, I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're publishing a book, commissioning editorial artwork, or developing an educational project, as a wildlife artist for hire I’m eager to collaborate and bring your vision to life.