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Discover how to transform your canvas with acrylic animal painting techniques. Learn about choosing the right paints and brushes, priming your surface, layering with glazing and underpainting, and adding fine detail for fur, feathers and features. Whether you're a beginner or refining your wildlife art skills, these methods will help bring realism and vibrancy to your acrylic animal art.

Visit the Association of Animal Artists Autumn Exhibition 2025 at The Station, Richmond, to see Sophie Parkhill’s award-winning wildlife art, including her Best in Show pastel "Afternoon Snooze" featuring a sleepy Hyena. Explore original paintings and limited edition prints, available with a 0% finance through the Own Art scheme, making owning art more accessible for all. A must-see exhibition for collectors, wildlife lovers, and those looking to invest in art that supports c

Supporting wildlife conservation through art - a blog by Sophie Parkhill on the donation of £2000 for the protection of elephants through Tsavo Trust. Learn more about supporting future projects for just the price of a coffee!

Welcome to my new and improved website! Browse original art now categorised by species, and shop a whole range of gift items with automatic offers applied!

Welcome to my new and improved website! Browse original art now categorised by species, and shop a whole range of gift items with automatic offers applied!