Let’s start with the best locations where a wildlife artist can get the maximum inspiration. For the photography enthusiast this reserve is a must visit place for you. Located at the South west side of Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the greatest wildlife reserves here. I am sure you have definitely heard about the Wild Beast Migration or the Great Migration which takes places here. And if not then guys you should add this place on your bucket list. Photographers visit this place every year to take some of their best shots and believe me guys you will absolutely find that perfect shot here. You will also find some other wildlife here like Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs and Thomson’s gazelle.

Finland: Wolverines have an almost mythical reputation, so rare is it to see them in the wild. But we have a tour operator with a secret, one that takes you to a remote woodland cabin where baiting, an admittedly controversial practise, has led to daily visits from wolverines and a very good chance of seeing them from nearby hides. Camera traps, thermal imaging and night vision may all be employed but much of the time you’ll be either in a hide or a vehicle, with little walking involved.

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. Find even more information at Wildlife Artwork.

In WIRES history we have never seen a concurrent series of emergencies events like those that began in November. Hundreds of fires over weeks have burnt over 4 million hectares of land in NSW alone. Many animals were already struggling with a lack of water and food due to the drought. With the fires destroying unprecedented amounts of habitat, food shortages have increased and lack of suitable habitat will be a significant long-term challenge for surviving wildlife. Make a purchase from today until the 10th of January 2020 and know that your money is going to a very meaningful cause!

My fascination for the natural world started at a very early age, and my love of animals has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. During my senior years at Birkenhead High School for Girls (2006- 2013), I developed a deep passion for drawing and painting, and art became the central focus of my studies. I was truly inspired by wildlife artists such as David Shepherd and Jason Morgan, and wildlife art became the main theme of all my work. Find extra info at www.vlgstudios.com.