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Born
in 1955 near London Neil was always interested in conservation
and the environment and drew and painted Wildlife from an early
age. Whilst reading Law at Southampton University he developed
his skills during frequent trips to the New Forest.
Having successfully graduated, early interest from galleries
and private collectors prompted a decision to return to his
first love and pursue a career as a wildlife artist.
Galleries soon showed interest in his work and he has since
been very successful with exhibitions throughout Europe and
the U.K. In Europe he has shown at the Celebrated Gallery Florrimont
in Lausanne , Switzerland and for several years with Moll Brinks
Konst in Uppsale , Sweden .
His work has a growing following in the USA. The Bennett Galleries,
Tennessee and Holland + Holland , California , amongst others,
have exhibited his works. Both Sotheby's and currently Christie's
have successfully auctioned his work, achieving prices indicative
of his popularity and Phillips have auctioned his work in aid
of the Rhino rescue Trust, raising funds for endangered wildlife.
His work has sold at the SWLA's annual show at the Mall in London
and he has been a finalist in the European Bird Artist of the
year Competition.
Neil travels extensively, constantly seeking new ideas. His
move from the Cotswolds to the West Country, where he now lives
close to the sea in an area of outstanding natural beauty, has
enabled him to gain fresh inspiration from the landscape and
great diversity of wildlife in this stunning part of the country.
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