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Born Leeds 1942.Pollyanna is acclaimed as one of Europe's foremost wildlife artists, her published work selling in eighty countries world-wide. Her paintings will be familiar to most people from her extensive ranges of prints and cards, many commissioned by charities including the WWF, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the RSPB. Pollyanna designs exclusively for Harrods, and has painted postage stamps for African countries and First Day Covers for the Royal Mail. |
| About the Artist | |
"My love of wildlife has always been the greatest inspiration for my work as an artist. |
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Sands of Time
2006 |
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| Inspired by travels in the Namib Desert. |
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Patterns in the Sands
2006 |
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| Part of a series of studies of desert living wildlife and their relationship to the habitat. Inspired by travels in the Namib desert. |
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Palmetto Gecko
2006 |
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| Part of a series of studies of desert living wildlife and their relationship to the habitat. Inspired by travels in the Namib desert. |
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The Scavenger
2006 |
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| Part of a series of studies of desert living wildlife and their relationship to the habitat. Inspired by travels in the Namib desert. |
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The Tree
2006 |
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| A study of a tawny owl with emphasis on its habitat. |
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Two in a tree
2006 |
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| Part of a series of almost monochrome studies of owls in their natural habitat |
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Study of barn owls
2006 |
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| A typical sheet of preliminary sketches from life. |
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Silent Wings
2005 |
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| A barn owl in silent flight in typical Peak District habitat. |
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| Education and biography | |
Pollyanna studied at the London Central school of Art. Her original paint- ings have been exhibited to critical acclaim in top galleries inter- nationally including the Royal Academy, at the Mall galleries with The Society of Wildlife Artists, and in Australia with Christies Fine Art. She has her own gallery in the Peak District of Derby- shire where she lives and works. has received many awards for her paintings including the coveted Conservation Artist Award from the Canada based World Nature Artists Group and the Millennium Trophy bestowed by The Wildlife Art Society International, who last year invited her to become a patron of the society. In 2003 she received a commendation for her work in the Arts at the European Women of Achievement Awards and the following year won one of the UK's most prestigious national business awards, a Natwest Everywoman Award. Pollyanna's charitable Foundation raises funds for international conservation and wildlife rescue, and Pollyanna acts as patron of several national charities including Raptor Rescue , The Badger Trust, Naturewatch and the African/ Asian Conservation Trust |
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| Ongoing Exhibitions Pollyanna Pickering / Lorenzo Quinn Joint Exhibition In aid of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Hotel Portofino Klum, Parco Naturale di Portofino Viale Bernado Gaggini 23, 16032 Ruta de Camogli, Genova, Italy Open daily 9.00 am - 9.00 pm admission free Details : Pollyanna is pleased to have work on exhibition at this prestigious venue on Italy's beautiful Portofino coast, which is renowned for its 'Art Salon' events. She is exhibiting with renowned sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, son of actor Anthony Quinn. For further details contact Anna Parkinson at parkinson5@interfree.it. February : The Spring series of Nature's Calendar will be broadcast during February on BBC Two daily at 6pm for two weeks. The programme's main aim is to encourage viewers to get out, explore and discover nature for themselves. Shot in beautiful locations around the country, the series offers tips on where to go to spot some of the most rare and interesting animals, birds, trees and flowers across the UK. It also looks at how species survive and thrive in different habitats... so tune in and get hooked on nature! Pollyanna will be featured in one of the programmes being interviewed about her work while sketching deer live for the cameras at Calke Abbey. Check your TV listings for the exact broadcast date Date: 6th – 25th February Event: The Wildlife Art Society International Anniversary Exhibition Venue: Nature in Art Gallery, Twigworth, Gloucester Details: Pollyanna will be including work in the exhibition to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Wildlife Art Society International, held at one of the top centres for Wildlife Art in the UK. Only members of the society who have previously been awarded Gold medals have been invited to include work in this exhibition which will celebrate the cream of international wildlife art. Date : 16th March 7.30pm Talk : The Eye of the Tiger Venue : Tapton Masonic Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU Details : Tickets for this evening with Pollyanna, organised by Tapton Ladies Circle cost £8.00 to including wine and ‘exotic’ refreshments! Places must be booked in advance – contact Sharon 0114 2551620 to make a reservation, or for further details. Date : 23rd March 7.00pm Talk : To be confirmed Venue : Methodist Church, Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3AG Details : Refreshments will be included in this evening with Pollyanna to be held in this spectacular venue – a grade two listed building often used to stage choral works. To book tickets, or for full details contact midge.thomas@lineone.net or Tel 01652 678365 Date: 28th March 7.30pm Talk: The Company of Wolves Venue: The Winding Wheel, Holywell Street, Chesterfield. Details: Pollyanna is pleased to return once again by popular demand to the Winding Wheel, with her latest talk. Tickets available from the Tourist Information Centre, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, the Pomegranate Theatre, and the Winding Wheel Box office: Tel. 01246 345334. Early booking is advised - the talk in 2006 sold out completely! Tickets £3.40, concessions £2.70 Date: 5th – 21st April Event: Society of Feline Artists Exhibition Venue: The Little Picture Gallery, Mousehole, Cornwall, TR19 6RP Details: Pollyanna will be including original paintings in this new gallery in Cornwall – and a selection of her cards, prints and giftware will also be available throughout the exhibition. For further information visit their web site at www.thelittllepicturegallery.com/mousehole Date : 25th May 7.30pm Talk : Land of the Snow Tiger Venue : The Dave Mackay Lounge, Pride park Stadium, Derby Details : A fundraising event organised by the Friends of the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, a specialist palliative care unit for terminally ill patients. The friends both raise awareness of the work of the unit, and raise funds to purchase vital equipment and services to help improve the quality of life for the residents. Tickets £6.00 to include refreshments. Contact Roy Poole on 01332 605578 or by email at roywpoole@freeola.com to order tickets. Full details will be available online at www.friendsofthenightingale.org.uk Date : 4th June 7.30pm Talk : Land of the Snow Tiger Venue : The Acton Suite, The Moat House Hotel, Acton Trussell near Stafford. Details : A lecture evening organised by the Inner Wheel club of Stafford castle. Tickets £7.50. Call 01785 223543 or email cm.connolly@btinternet.com to book Date : 16th June 7.30pm Event : Charity Ball Venue : The Assa Suite, the Pride Park stadium, Derby Details : Pollyanna is pleased to be a special guest at the Friends of the Nightingale Annual ball. The black tie event will feature a dinner followed by an auction, which will include one of Pollyanna’s pictures – and she will be on hand to present the painting to the highest bidder. There will also be live music and a raffle during the evening. Tickets are £35.00 each. Contact Roy Poole Date : 23rd June – 2nd July 10.00 am - 8.00pm Event : Wonderful World Exhibition Venue : Pollyanna's private gallery, Brookvale House, Oaker, Matlock, Derbyshire. Details : Pollyanna is proud to present her new exhibition of original work in her private gallery, to celebrate twenty-one years of expeditions to study and paint endangered wildlife. The triptych ‘Living planet’ will also be unveiled at the exhibition. Invitations with further details will be mailed out at the beginning of June |
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