Nature and wildlife art is an important topic of interest- particularly at this time of Coronavirus when we want to connect with nature. Nature art requires a range of skills – from the science of anatomy, to the skills of artistry with pencil, brush or camera.
Thaneeya McArdle gives us some her ideas why nature art is so important
She says – Nature in art can take many visual forms, from photorealism to abstraction. Art can mimic nature, by seeking to visually replicate objects as they actually appear in real life.
John Muir Laws does amazing drawings and dogs and cats including lions! Here is a wonderful video of his teaching all about the topic …..
Dogs…..
Mark Carwardine is a wildlife photographer, presenter, writer and columnist for BBC Wildlife Magazine.
Nature in art gallery and museum (currently closed due to Coronavirus)
Wildlife photographer of the Year competition arranged by the Natural History Museum
The 2019 WPOY competition
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