Whittlestone's Wildlife

The gallery houses Richard's latest originals, together with a large selection of limited edition prints and cards. He works most days at the gallery which incorporates his studio and can be seen there where he is available to discuss commissions and latest projects.With stunning views and ample parking, the gallery is well worth a visit at any time of year.His grandmother was a biologist and it was she who encouraged him to take an interest in the natural world around him. Much of his free time was spent observing the birds, butterflies & animals to be found in the countryside on or near the farm, he was never without his German Pointer and even had a pet magpie called 'Spike' who slept on his bed head and hid silver milk bottle tops in his shoes! His love of wildlife stems from this early age and has developed and grown with time."I built a huge aviary with my dad", Richard recalls, "I would sit in there among my birds for hours, watching them, sketching them, and observing how they interacted with each other, their mood changes, their busy moments and their quiet and the ebb and flow of their daily lives. I remember all this now when I paint, I am imagining my subjects circumstances and next possible movement, this helps create the reality".