Steven Lingham

Artist’s Statement

“Whilst out walking we all see fleeting glimpses of the wildlife that surrounds us, whether it be of a fox running through a woodland, a herd of Roe Deer bounding into the distance or a Barn Owl quartering a field at dusk, moments like those can really make my day. It’s so easy to get “bogged down” by daily life, but by taking a walk in your local woodland or park you can see such sights, which make you realise what life is really all about. With that in mind it’s very important to preserve these little ‘nature reserves’.

By painting wildlife I am making people aware of its existence, and giving the viewer a rare chance to really appreciate all the beautiful species that we have in our countryside.

My aim is to bring the viewer of my work close to the subject; to see a moment in time.

I like to portray my subjects as they really are in the wild, perhaps passing through a scene which I have already chosen to paint. The appearance of the animal or bird becomes an added bonus.

Light is everything to me in my work, it can create atmosphere, giving a painting a wonderful feeling of life”.

Steven Lingham is a self-taught artist born in Derby, England in 1973; He has spent the majority of his life living in Yorkshire and is now living in a small rural village near the beautiful old city of York.

Steven has a real passion for British birds, the subject matter for which he is most renowned. He uses a variety of painting media - acrylics, oils, gouache and the occasional pencil drawing, depending upon the desired effect, all of which allow him to attain accuracy in colour, shape and light.

Steven is renowned for the meticulous attention to detail in his paintings. His works can be found in many private collections worldwide, including in the UK, Europe, South Africa, and especially North America.

Steven is a signature member of The Artists for Conservation, a member of The Wildlife Art Society International, and the Marwell International Wildlife Art Society, all of which promote conservation of wildlife through art.