RAWhitworthArt

I'm an artist living on the outskirts of Bath in Somerset, specialising in wildlife and landscapes.

Living in Somerset I find myself spoilt for choice for painting subjects. I adore the natural world and strive to inspire others to see the beauty of the natural world through my art. Quite often I love to take a walk with my excitable Jack Russell's to find inspiration in the landscape.

In my work, I am known to use a lot of different mediums, but not always at the same time! More recently, I focus on oil and watercolours and use bright and bold colours to capture my subject, breathing life into it with my passion for the natural world.

Back in 2014, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit South Africa on a Gap Project through my college. I was studying animal management, and it was the ideal opportunity to get first-hand experience in the world of conservation, I didn't know then that it would shape my art forever from being surrounded by elephants on safari to having a memorable encounter with zebras while aiding the rangers. African animals have made their presence known in my portfolio.

In my art, I have taken part in numerous art competitions, something which I love doing! I was lucky enough to be selected in Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as a wildcard experience, a dream come true! I've also competed in Art Battle in Bristol, a live painting competition where you have 20 minutes to paint in front of a live audience and watch the piece go to a silent auction after. I love the thrill of meeting new people and taking part.

I have sold artwork all over the UK and abroad. I am proud to say I have artwork, taking pride of place in the USA and Canada to Switzerland.  I am also working on an illustrated book for a notable rhino charity to help aid conservation efforts.

Outside of the art world, I am also a published author, with two self-published novels available on Amazon. I write fantasy, also inspired by the natural world, and with a heavy layer of historical themes also. My debut novel, A Retreating Tide was released in 2016, and its a great beginning to an epic tale. Currently, I am working on the third installment and hopefully should have it completed by next year.

I have also been exhibited a few times in a gallery in Bristol, and more recently in Frome at Black Swan Arts too! I have always loved calling myself an artist and I can't wait to see where my journey takes me next!