Yorkshire Based Wildlife Artist
Unforgettable
animal portraits
Philip McDonald
Yorkshire based Wildlife Artist
Born in East Yorkshire and raised in the British Army in Germany, a life of travelling has always meant change was one of the few constants in my life. One constant has been my love of birds and wildlife, so no real surprise that my art has centred on that subject. Pet portraits and equestrian art follow on naturally, and as a dog owner myself, appreciate why one would want their pet immortalised in art.
Since a very young age, I have always been ‘good at art’. But it wasn’t until late 2021, after deciding I needed a weekend hobby, that I decided to pick up my paintbrushes again. Frustrated with the quality of my work, I went in search of artists that would help me improve. That’s when I discovered people like Bonny Snowdon, Bethany Vere and Lianne Elliot – all incredible artists, and all using colour pencil. Without wanting to sound overdramatic, this changed my life. I now use colour pencil exclusively. It’s a slow process, but it’s clean and easy to pick up and put down whenever I want to. I can’t see me changing mediums now – but you never know do you?
Now, in my 50’s, married and living in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I have two beautiful grown-up daughters and two wonderful granddaughters.
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Commissions
How It Works:
Reference Photos: I ask that you email me as many photos of the subject that you have available. All contain valuable information that may not be obvious at first. Between us, we can decide which photo is going to produce the best drawing.
Progress Updates: Want to see how I’m progressing with your commission – or do you want the big reveal once it’s complete? You decide. I will provide multiple ‘work in progress’ shots at the end anyway if you want them.
Pricing
Prices include postage and packing, or delivered personally if reasonably local. Presented beautifully and with a certificate of authenticity. Prints are signed. Prices are based on an individual subject (one view of one animal). Multiple views and/or additional animals are subject to an additional 25% increase per view/animal.
8” x 11” (A4)
Print – Mounted £40
Printed – Framed £50
Original – Mounted £100
Original – Framed £125
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11” x 14” (roughly A3)
Print – Mounted £60
Printed – Framed £75
Original – Mounted £150
Original – Framed £175
Payment to be made by bank transfer in full before goods are posted. For commissioned pieces, I ask for a 50% non-refundable deposit up front before an agreed start date. Balance to be paid before posting.
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in any wildlife art or would like to discuss any types of merchandise, I’ll answer all questions as soon as possible.
Tel: 07388 543 028