Focus on Arts and Ecology

Purpose of the articles posted in the blog is to share knowledge and occurring events for ecology and biodiversity conservation and protection whereas biology will be human’s security. Remember, these are meant to be conversation starters, not mere broadcasts :) so I kindly request and would vastly prefer that you share your comments and thoughts on the blog-version of this Focus on Arts and Ecology (all its past + present + future).

Premium Blogger Themes - Starting From $10
#Post Title #Post Title #Post Title

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2022

Posted by Focus on Arts and Ecology on - -
0 nhận xét


Artwork by Joni-Leigh Doran

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2022

Winners revealed!

Dear Jon

Last night, at our virtual Awards Ceremony, we were delighted to reveal the winners of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) Wildlife Artist of the Year 2022, in association with BBC Wildlife.

Having received an incredible 1,650 entries from 900 artists, across 56 countries, our expert panel of judges spent many hours selecting the shortlisted artworks and you can view all of these stunning pieces by visiting our online Exhibition which launches today!

Running until the 2nd October, every piece is available to purchase via our website, with at least 50% of the proceeds from all sales helping to fund vital conservation work across Africa and Asia.

We've included more information about this below and hope you enjoy exploring all the amazing artwork on display!


Finally, a HUGE thank you to every single artist who entered and to our generous sponsors, without whom this competition wouldn't be possible:

BBC Wildlife Magazine, Neil and June Covey, The Artist Magazine, Moore Barlow LLP, Gary Hodges, Martin and Emma Leuw, Silversurfers, Paul Traub Associates, Elizabeth Hosking, Michelle and Jason Howk and to our sponsor of the 'Human Impact' Award, granted in the memory of Ingrid Beazley.

We also very much look forward to welcoming those of you who are attending our Artists' Reception next Wednesday 7th September. If you have any questions about this, please contact way@davidshepherd.org.

Thank you.


Overall Winner - Cy Baker

with 'Costa Rican Cloud Forest'



Cy Baker was crowned the overall winner of DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2022 for his spectacular biro and oil painting, 'Costa Rican Cloud Forest'. Judges praised the "extraordinary" detail in his piece which draws one into the centre of this magical place! Cy has won a £10,000 prize which includes a £5,000 cash prize and a £5,000 conservation voucher for a DSWF initiative of his choice.


Winners also include:

Overall Runner-Up - Gordon Pembridge

with 'Dappled Respite'



ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

'Striding On' by Emma Swift


EARTH'S WILD BEAUTY - 'Dawn Light, Cape Mercy, Baffin Island 2019' by Nicholas Jones

FACING EXTINCTION

'Anyone Out There?' by Joni-Leigh Doran


HUMAN IMPACT

'Not A Gift' by Levi Hurst


URBAN WILDLIFE 'Richmond' by Amy Rogers


WINGS

'Black Skimmer' by Matthew Polluk


INTO THE BLUE
'A Cast of Crabs' by Jacqueline Bright


THE ARTIST EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD

'Lone Bee' by Annabel Thornton


FIRST TIME ENTRANTS AWARD

'Let the Good Times Roll' by Ginger Gehres


ELIZABETH HOSKING PRIZE FOR WATERCOLOUR

'The Unleashed' by Vikrant Shitole


WINNER OF THE DAVID SHEPHERD ART OF SURVIVAL AWARD

Detlef Tibax (featured below is one of his pieces submitted for this year's competition).


The Art of Survival

Shop the 2022 Exhibition!

This year we bring you an online exhibition of 187 stunning artworks ranging from traditional wildlife portraits, colourful and playful scenes depicting the animal kingdom, dynamic and exciting wildlife interactions and stunning and serene wilderness landscapes.



The depth and breadth of work in 2022 is exceptional and with at least 50% of all profits from artwork sales going to support wildlife conservation – this is a collection like no other.









Posted in
    Powered By Blogger