Tight Bond   Watercolour   67 x 81 cm   Framed. Signed.

The Old Gunslinger     Oil     75 x 60 cm     Framed. Signed.

Elephants are one of the most iconic species in the world. A world without them is unthinkable and yet the opportunity to see an old gunslinger like this – an old male elephant – is getting rarer and rarer as they are poached for their tusks

African Elephant – Endangered. I’m self taught , having painted for as long as I can remember. I took early retirement from a”proper jobin 2002 when they closed the Power Station I had spent 30 years in, and have spent my time since attempting to approve my painting skills – a job still in progress.

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Sacred Gaze     Watercolour and gouache     61 x 53 cm     Framed. Signed.

The leopard is such an iconic big cat and for me seemed to capture the essence of a very unique wild place I had the privilege of visiting, the Luangwa Valley.

Leopard – Vulnerable. I have loved nature and drawing animals from as far back as I can remember. This passion led me to become a wildlife artist and conservationist nearly 40 years ago, after spending time in Africa studying and painting its wildlife.

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The Hidden And The Revealed     Mixed Media: Acrylic Paint, Handmade Paper & Swarovski Crystals on Canvas.   80 cm x 59 cm      Framed. Signed.

Influenced by Coelho’s fable”The Alchemist”, this painting is an allegory of the artist’s lifelong commitment to advocating for the environment and the protection of endangered species. It offers the ideal of a future living in harmony with nature, yet also presents a sense of urgency as the creatures are disappearing.

Rainforest. Claire Milner was famously commissioned to create the ‘Blue Marilyn’ portrait for Rihanna, but her personal body of work focuses on environmental issues and is inspired by time spent in Africa. Her paintings have featured widely in the global media and won awards for raising funds and awareness of threats facing keystone species.

This artwork was selected by the organising committee of COP26 to be displayed at the event, to illustrate species extinction & habitat loss. A copy was made and displayed in the main walkway of the conference. A certificate will be sent to the buyer of this lot to confirm this, as well as a photo of the artwork copy in situ at COP26.

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Sitting in judgement     Oil     50 x 75.5 cm     Framed. Signed.

This work was displayed at Palace of Westminster in April 2024 as part of The Extinction Collection campaign

All three species of orangutan are Critically Endangered – all due to human activity – deforestation, fire, illegal hunting, the pet trade and wildlife-human conflict. It is a shocking statistic that 80% of their forest home has been destroyed in the last 20 years. Through vital work by conservation charities and by establishing reserves, steps can be taken to restore the orangutan’s habitat and a brighter future for these incredible animals can become reality.

Orangutan – Critically Endangered. Emma Swift is an award-winning wildlife artist working predominantly in oils. Combining vivid colours with bold brush strokes, alongside more intricate detail, she brings her passion for the natural world to life. Wildlife is inextricably linked to its environment, so with colour she brings the subject and background together, reminding us how everything should be interconnected. She is motivated to support Explorers Against Extinction and their vital conservation projects through the sales of her work.

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Pride & Joy     Limited edition print, hand embellished by the artist over three days, adding subtle new details and a richer tone.     73 x 59 cm     Framed. Signed.

This work was displayed at Palace of Westminster in April 2024 as part of The Extinction Collection campaign

Fewer than 600 Siberian (Amur) tigers are estimated to remain in the pine forests of Russia and China. Their habitat is changing due to rising temperatures. As the pine forest recedes, their prey is depleted.

Amur Tiger – Endangered. Gary Hodges is the UK’s best selling and most collectable wildlife pencil artist. Since 2015, he has embellished almost 300 different limited edition prints for various charities including Explorers Against Extinction. He spends up to 10 hours adding many thousands of new pencil strokes, making each print more dynamic and unique. He leads the Selection Panel for the Sketch For Survival competition.

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Ice Bath     Conte & Pastel on Paper     41 x 59 cm     Framed. Signed.

This work was displayed at Palace of Westminster in April 2024 as part of The Extinction Collection campaign

Polar bears depend on Arctic sea ice. The sea ice is home to their primary food source: seals.  Without it, they face longer and less successful hunting forays and increased energy expenditure. These factors impact survival rates. Depleted sea ice also restricts access to denning areas.

Polar Bear – Vulnerable. Mark Adlington is a sculptor, painter and draughtsman of considerable ability. He has drawn animals since he was a small boy and has developed a fluent style that captures the movement and volume of animals in motion. His research has taken him from Spain to Gran Paradiso, from Arabia to the coastline of the British Isles. In 2018 his travels took him to the Arctic circle in search of polar bears, lovingly recorded, Mark captured the character of these magnificent creatures. From cub to adult Mark traced the subtleties of the bear, at once magnificent, endearing and at times fearsome. This year Mark joined the Sketch For Survival selection panel.

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Texas Ocelot    Oil on Mounted Canvas     35 x 25 cm     Framed. Signed.

Ocelots were once more common in South Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, and Arkansas, but their population has declined. Today, there are only about 100 ocelots remaining in their native South Texas.

Texas Ocelot – Endangered. Michael’s art is characterized by masterful drawing, and an unusual sensitivity to the subtleties of detail, form, colour, and composition. Wildlife Art magazine founder, Robert J. Koenke acknowledges both the uniqueness and international recognition of Dumas’ art when he says, ‘ I can recognize a Michael Dumas work from across a room, or pick it out from among a crowd of other artists. His art is invariably stimulating as well as interesting. Even his drawings are masterpieces. His style is unique, and through it he has made his mark in the art world. This is something every artist must work toward in their career if they are to attain greatness.

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Coptic Light     Oil     122 x 92 cm     Framed.     Signed.

Painted with brushes and palette knives, these oil paintings capture light and movement, while maintaining a dynamic and dramatic atmosphere. They are meditations created to evoke a connectedness to the ethereal and transitory existence of the human experience within nature, through an otherworldly realm of shifting reality.

Rising Global Temperature. Paul Kingsley Squire is a London based oil painterand draughtsman whose portfolio includes ethereal, otherworldly abstracted landscapes, surreal figurative works imbued with symbolism and old master inspired fantasy paintings, inspired by myth and esoterica.

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Your Spirit Is The True Shield     Soft pastels     61.5 x 69 cm     Framed.    Signed.

Orangutan’s are renowned for their strong maternal bonds, often fighting impossible circumstances to protect their young. Infants need their mothers for at least 7 years, which makes the plight of orphaned orangutans particularly tragic. It was really important to me to represent this bond and show this young one able to flourish with the security of his mother’s protection.

Orangutan – Critically Endangered. Having loved animals and wildlife since I can remember, it felt a natural progression to focus on them when I re-started my artistic journey five years ago. I’ve always been acutely aware of animal sentience and aim to represent this in my artwork using pastels, which lends a softness, depth and vibrancy to their expression. I hope to convey emotion and connection through the compositions and colours I choose.

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Aldeburgh 1     Oil on board     29.7 x 21 cm     Framed.

The rate of global sea level rise is accelerating: it has more than doubled from 0.06 inches (1.4 millimeters) per year throughout most of the twentieth century to 0.14 inches (3.6 millimeters) per year from 2006–2015.

Seascapes – Ocean rise due to climate change. Abstract landscape artist Rachel Arif spends much of her life travelling the UK to uncover inspiration from the country’s rich scenery. Immersing herself fully into these environments, sometimes for a number of hours at a time, she then applies paint to canvas quickly and energetically to create highly textured, atmospheric and weather-filled works, which captivate viewers and draw them in. Rachel has gallery representation across the UK, including the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. Her work remains in high demand and has most recently been showcased at the Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition.

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Aldeburgh 2     Oil on board     29.9 x 23.9 cm     Framed.

The rate of global sea level rise is accelerating: it has more than doubled from 0.06 inches (1.4 millimeters) per year throughout most of the twentieth century to 0.14 inches (3.6 millimeters) per year from 2006–2015.

Seascapes – Ocean rise due to climate change. Abstract landscape artist Rachel Arif spends much of her life travelling the UK to uncover inspiration from the country’s rich scenery. Immersing herself fully into these environments, sometimes for a number of hours at a time, she then applies paint to canvas quickly and energetically to create highly textured, atmospheric and weather-filled works, which captivate viewers and draw them in. Rachel has gallery representation across the UK, including the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. Her work remains in high demand and has most recently been showcased at the Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition.

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Aldeburgh 3     Oil on paper     29.3 x 21 cm     Framed.

The rate of global sea level rise is accelerating: it has more than doubled from 0.06 inches (1.4 millimeters) per year throughout most of the twentieth century to 0.14 inches (3.6 millimeters) per year from 2006–2015.

Seascapes – Ocean rise due to climate change. Abstract landscape artist Rachel Arif spends much of her life travelling the UK to uncover inspiration from the country’s rich scenery. Immersing herself fully into these environments, sometimes for a number of hours at a time, she then applies paint to canvas quickly and energetically to create highly textured, atmospheric and weather-filled works, which captivate viewers and draw them in. Rachel has gallery representation across the UK, including the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. Her work remains in high demand and has most recently been showcased at the Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition.

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Small Leopard Eyes      Pastel and charcoal on paper     61 cm x 70 cm     Framed.      Signed.

Small Leopard Eyes was created as part of a series of big cat eyes and is a theme that Rose often comes back to. These are the eyes of an Indian leopard and part of a collection inspired by a trip to Jawai in Rajasthan where she studied wild leopards living harmoniously along side the Rabari herdsmen. As in all her work with ‘Leopard eyes’ Rose is seeking the essence or spirit of her subject and the species as a whole.

Leopard – Vulnerable. Rose Corcoran is a wildlife artist represented by the Sladmore Gallery, her work is collected worldwide. She is passionate about all endangered species but she has a particular interest in big cats. Her work is dedicated to a secure future for her animal subjects in their natural habitat.

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Our Lives Matter II (Polar Edition)     Drypoint etching and collage     60 x 75 cm     Framed.     Signed.

I think the piece says all it needs to say. It was important to me , to finish it off in a recycled frame.

Polar Habitats – Climate Change (various species from both Poles). Siobhan (Willow Black) is a London based artist. Working in collage on her own fine art drypoint etchings and charcoal pieces . Choosing subject matters (animal related) very close to her heart. You will rarely see a human portrayed in any of her work!!

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Plight of the Flightless     Acrylic on Linen Canvas     100 x 70 cm     Framed. Signed.

This work was displayed at Palace of Westminster in April 2024 as part of The Extinction Collection campaign

The emperor penguin is the largest of all the penguins. They are one of only two penguin species that spend the winter in Antarctica. Climate change and warming oceans are predicted to reduce the extent of Antarctic sea-ice, which would result in the loss of large areas of their breeding habitat. As the Antarctic circumpolar current gathers speed due to the warming oceans, ice shelves are quickly collapsing, leaving penguins with little option but to climb to higher shelves or jump into the water before they have finished their molt.

Emperor Penguins – Near Threatened (population in decline). Sophie Green is an award-winning conservation and wildlife artist from the UK, who specialises in capturing the photorealistic details of animals and their surroundings. She has dedicated her time and artistic work to raising awareness for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment. She is part of the Sketch For Survival competition selection panel.

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BREAK OUT – Leopard Portrait     Oil on Canvas     65 x 40 cm     Framed.      Signed.

Inspired by African wildlife and an animal lover, I believe the beauty of our African wild deserves special care and conservation. It brings me joy to produce this artwork in support of this initiative, and I hope it’ll bring you joy to purchase it for the same reason. Thank you for supporting art and conservation.

Leopard – Vulnerable. Born in 1986, Tich Ncube is a full time Zimbabwean wildlife and portrait artist. Following high school Tich pursued art as a career and was mentored by Sanele Dhlomo and the late Jimmy James Nkomo. Inspired by nature and Victoria Falls’ rich natural beauty, Tich feels that art has a distinct and subtle way of speaking to the soul, and when created carefully it provides a platform to communicate conservation messages without a struggle.

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The Elephant in the Room     Coloured Pencil     84 x 66 cm     Framed.      Signed.

Titled to give a nod to the difficulties people have discussing wildlife conservation, their disinterest in it or their blatant disregard for the natural world. By creating wildlife artwork, I hope to give others the opportunity to have those awkward or uncomfortable conversations, and learn to care a little more by understanding what they can do to help.

African Elephant – Endangered. Zoe Fitchet is a wildlife conservation artist from UK, who uses her highly detailed realism work to raise awareness and support for conservation charities around the world. Zoe uses either coloured pencil or acrylic to create pieces that capture the life and expression of many wild species, giving viewers the opportunity to appreciate and learn more about them.

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