Anne Bardsley

My work explores our relationship with wildlife, by sharing with the audience an animals character or a glimpse into their behaviours I’m asking them to consider how we view and treat animals.

I’ve created a variety of artistic styles which allows me to present the subject in a unique way, I’ll employ a different technique depending on what impact I’m hoping to achieve. I enjoy working with acrylics and soft pastels to create mixed media paintings that have an energy to them which reflects the mood of the species being depicted. Or I’ll work in a pop art style, choosing bold acrylic paints that pull focus on the subject matter so the animal in each painting is thought provoking. I’m currently experimenting with oil paints and a style that makes my work more accessible.

Although I use a variety of materials and artistic processes for each piece, my methodology is consistent throughout and is linked by recurring concerns for endangered species. I’ve found that working in this way allows me the freedom to experiment with creative approaches to constantly expand my abilities and create work that resonates with all animal lovers.