Wildlife travel for artists and photographers
This is my collection of realistic elephant drawings, all drawn from my own encounters and experiences traveling through Africa and Asia over the last few decades. Through this selection, I aim to share my fascination with these remarkable animals. I share a few personal stories, and offer some insights into …
Is there any image more romantic than being a traveling artist? When I first set off I traveled with a full set of art supplies and made money along the way. I had to, I was broke So how did I do it, and how can you sell your art …
Does the fear of traveling alone hold you back? How does it feel to travel alone? Well, there’s good news, it’s never been easier to travel solo, and the truth is, you are seldom alone for long. If you make an effort to say hello and smile, the world will …
If you’ve ever dreamed of finding a tropical paradise, with simple rustic beach huts, clear waters, friendly locals, and the most amazing coral reefs as you enter the water, it’s time to visit the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesia. They will blow your mind. So what makes Raja Ampat so special? The Raja …
Most people are completely unaware of just how accessible and affordable it is to view wild orangutans. I’ve seen them many times so I thought it was about time I wrote about the best place to see wild orangutans. It’s so easy. The easiest and cheapest place to see wild …
In this post, you’ll discover the best wildlife watching in Asia. I’ve visited each park personally over the years and they are full of glamorous stuff. Many parks in Asia are fantastic on paper. You get excited, turn up, and see virtually nothing. These are parks where can you actually …
You don’t have to be rich to travel the world, in many ways having money kills the fun. I had my best adventures when I was broke. So how can you afford to travel? what’s the secret? In this article, I will tell you how I managed to travel with …
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. I know India very well …
I’m a wildlife artist and I need to work from photographs, that’s why I travel so much. In this post, I’m going to show you how to plan for a wildlife photography trip if you’re inexperienced. First of all, make a wishlist of animals and places to see, choose the …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to far-off lands in search of wild tigers? That was my dream and I was determined to make it a reality. The problem was I couldn’t afford the tours, the prices were simply outrageous. Besides, I didn’t need, nor did I want, luxury. I …