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Wildlife Photography For Artists and Illustrators: 15 Places to Visit in India

by Kevin Hayler
Wild tiger stalking in India

The best places for wildlife photography in India are not always in the most spectacular parks. I decided to compile a list of the most accessible places where the wildlife is abundant and sightings are close enough not to need the most expensive camera equipment. Wildlife Photography in Central India …

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Where to See Wild and Orphaned Orangutans on a Budget (Step by Step)

by Kevin Hayler
where to see orangutans on a budget Male orangutan

Both semi-wild and orphaned orangutans are easy to see independently and for a fraction of the price of a tour. So how do you visit a rehabilitation center? Buy a return ticket to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Get a cheap AirAsia flight to Sandakan in Sabah. Get on a local …

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Where to Find Wildlife Subjects to Draw, Paint, and Photograph

by Kevin Hayler
Three wildlife photos for where to find wildlife subjects. Wild tiger, giraffe and sealion

Before you set yourself up as a wildlife artist you’ll have a portfolio of ten to twelve pieces of saleable art. Easily said, but where do you find wildlife subjects to begin with? National parks and cheap safaris are always going to be preferred but that’s not always possible. Alternative …

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How Do You Travel With Art Supplies? (A Practical Guide)

by Kevin Hayler
how to backpack with art supplies. Passport, drawing, and pencils

I’ve backpacked through East Africa carrying all my art supplies, including a box full of 200 pastels on my back and I’m never going to that again. So how do you travel with art supplies, practically? Take the bare minimum. A small pad, pencils, pens, and watercolors are perfect for …

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Categories Drawing tips, Wildlife Travel

What’s It Like to Travel Solo? (Isn’t It Lonely to Travel Alone?)

by Kevin Hayler
Kevin Hayler in the Simien Mountains

It’s never been easier to travel alone, the world has shrunk, but what’s it like to travel solo? The truth is, you are seldom alone for long. If you make a small effort to say hello and smile, the world comes to you. Traveling solo will open your eyes, You’ll …

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Categories An Artists Life, Wildlife Travel
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Hi, my name is Kevin Hayler and I’ve been selling my wildlife art in summer to fund my winter travels for over 20 years. If you’d like to do the same, I can show you how I do it. No fluff, no secrets, just the way it is.

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