Wildlife paintings and drawings; hand-dyed, quilted and embroidered textiles and jewellery. Husband and wife team exhibiting a varied display of work inspired by the natural world in their home studio/gallery. Andrew has exhibited his paintings and drawings widely, with work featured in the Mall Galleries, Christies and Sothebys. He also has several art books currently in print. Kerry has an MA in textiles and has participated in exhibitions at Alexandra Palace, Chipping Norton Theatre and West Ox Arts. Both Andrew and Kerry regularly teach workshops and classes in their respective disciplines.
Wildlife Art Journey: At the start of his career Andrew produced mostly illustration work, drawing birds and animals for journals, magazines and books (most notably as principal illustrator for ‘The Birds of Oxfordshire’ for which he produced the colour plate for the dust-jacket and 87 of the 147 ink drawings in the book).
A self-taught wildlife artist, he works in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, coloured pencil, acrylics and pastel to complete his originals.
His use of different mediums and techniques allows him to explore a variety of subjects, from majestic predators to delicate garden birds. He has a keen eye for capturing the character and personality of each species, imbuing his artwork with a sense of individuality and life.
Wildlife Art & Conservation: Andrew Forkner’s work represents a contemporary approach to wildlife art. He combines
traditional artistic techniques with a modern sensibility, creating pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and scientifically accurate. His art brings attention to the beauty and importance of our natural world and the species that inhabit it. Whether capturing the grace of a soaring bird or the powerful intensity of a hunting predator, Andrew’s wildlife art offers a glimpse into the stunning world of the wild and provides a powerful message about conservation and environmental awareness.