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Linda Wain S.O.F.A is an
internationally recognised artist and has original work in public and
private collection throughout the world. Linda is well respected by her
peers for her realistic rendering of all types of wildlife. |
Prior to spec ialising in Fine Art, Linda's
talent as a first class artist was originally recognised by Royal
Crown Derby for whom she painted for many years. Since turning
professional Linda has produced artwork for many prestigious
organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund, the R.S.P.C.A. and the
P.D.S.A. Linda is known amongst her contemporaries as the "First
Lady of Big Cats" and raises attention and funds for many
charitable
organisations for which she is patron. |
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Linda has exhibited her work in front of
Royalty and through her work and public profile raises a great deal of
money and publicity for the organisations to which she is connected.
Linda is a full juried member of the Society
of Feline Artists and also the Wildlife Art Society.
Linda loves painting British wildlife but
is in heaven when it comes to painting Wolves and especially the Tigers
and other big cats for which she is considered an expert. Linda
feels so privileged that, because of her connections within the animal
world, she is allowed close up access and knowledge of her subjects.
Indeed Linda has carefully studied and met all of the subjects she has
painted, even going on safari to remote parts of the world. Linda
is then able to transmit to paper the very individual character of each
animal. Many people have said that Linda appears to breathe life
into her work or that they expect the fur to move or an eye to blink at
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Linda travels extensively around the UK and
abroad in her quest to find suitable subjects for her wildlife
paintings. She carefully studies her chosen subjects in order to
ensure great accuracy of details and explains that composition ideas can
be generated in the most unusual locati ons.
Linda freely admits that she "is a dreamer",
most artists are.
Linda is a perfectionist with her art and
meticulous attention is paid to anatomy and habitat. She is
inspired by the way light falls on the animals she loves to paint.
Linda enjoys the hues and textures that the light produces. A
glossy black coat is rarely black but reflects many of the colours
surrounding it. You need to study the light for a long time as
well as the character of the animal.
Wild animals are elusive and run away from
human contact, so, Linda loves to bring these animals to people to be
enjoyed in all their splendour through her paintings. |
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Linda holds several "One Woman Shows" each
year, the main one being held in November in her private working studio with adjoining
gallery in Evergreen House. All of her new works for that year are
displayed for the first time.
From time-to-time, Linda also holds solo
exhibitions in other locations as well as contributing to several joint
and society exhibitions around the country.
In
addition to regular exhibitions for the public, Linda's gallery can be
opened for private viewing by appointment only. Please
contact Linda to make an
appointment. |
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Please browse around these pages for a
glimpse into the life of an International Wildlife Artist. |
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At Home |
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In the Press |
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Close Encounters |
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On Safari |
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Meeting the Stars |
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