Calling all UK based Nature and Wildlife artists. Join incredible, diverse artists and exhibit at the Southern Nature Art Exhibition, the largest nature and wildlife exhibition in the UK in an amazing stately home in Hampshire. August bank holiday weekend. @www.southernnatureart.co.uk

Current WIP on my easel. This gorgeous is a Numbat and is made completely from merino wool 😊 #art #ukart #endangered #wildlifeart #marsupial #savetheplanet #wipart

The colourful Brambling is such a beautiful bird I just had to make one with my favourite media, wool and natural fibres. This was a challenging but fun bird to attempt 😊

Pheasant - Wool, ink & acrylic. Available along with lots of new work at the Artisan Gift Fair 15-16 Nov and Artful Christmas weekend 22-23 Nov in Hampshire UK #art #wildlifeart #pheasant #shophandmade #noai #madebyhand #supportartists #ukart

My latest wool painting was a real labour of love. One More Day depicts the redfoot tortoises search for food in the ever depleted rainforest. On show for the very first time at the Southern Nature Art Exhibition, Rookesbury Park Wickham Hants PO17 6HT. 22-25 Aug

You are invited to the biggest, the most diverse and the best nature and wildlife exhibition in the UK! Earlybird tickets available at www.southernnatureart.com #artexhibition #wildlifeart #natureart #artlovers #ukart #artgallery #artmarket #artfair #wildlife #nature

A gorgeous goldfinch to brighten up your evening. Made from merino wool with black ink.

Want to learn how to paint with wool? Make a goldfinch - Face to face workshop - Petersfield, Hampshire, UK - 14 June. Booking through www.sageandsaltstudio.co.uk

She’s DONE! ❤️ Loved creating this piece. Merino wool and silk on canvas with acrylic background. 55cm x 45cm. She’ll be on show and for sale @southernnatureart.bsky.social exhibition in August. Best exhibition in UK - check it out at www.southernnatureart.com

Unbelievably I am getting close to finishing this piece now. This has been a labour of love with layer after layer of merino wool built up to create the picture. This WILL be done by the submission date for @southernnatureartexhibition 🤣 so it will be available for viewing and purchase in August

I was not completely happy with the background of my recent Fox. I felt the pale yellow washed the colour out so I have revisited, repainted and fiddled with him some more. Much happier with the green. Amazing how making such a simple change can completely alter how you feel about something 😊

Exhibiting next week with with Wessex Guild of Craftsmen at Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire next week. Loads for sale. Come and see my wildlife Wool Paintings and chat while I demo #ukartist #supportartists #artexhibition #buyhandmade

WIP. Layer after layer of tiny fibres and the picture is starting to build #textileart #wool #wip #artwip #wildlifeart #natureart

He’s done just in time for Titchfield Art and Craft Show this weekend. Come along to see, buy and watch a fabulous array of art and craft being created. #hampshire #artexhibition #artandcraft #supportartists

Hoping to have this one finished for Titchfield Art and Craft Show next weekend. Love this show - fantastic event for a local art show. #ukartshow #ukart #hampshireartist

2 new students in my wool painting classes today. Surprisingly attentive although some wool was stolen 🤣

Another gorgeous day in the South of the UK and another piece underway for the @southernnatureart.bsky.social exhibition in August. This one for the Airborne prize catagory #ukartexhibition #artexhibition #wildlifeart #kingfisher #textileart

Just finished my latest wool painting and absolutely loved creating this from 100% merino wool with an acrylic background. Hopefully destined for @southernnatureart.bsky.social in August #wildlifeart #ukartist #textileartist #ukartexhibition #natureart

Wool painting of a Red Eye Tree Frog done ( with a few tweeks needed ) I need to paint now so that I can add some of the background colour reflected into the frog but what background colour? Suggestions welcome 😊 photo Tim Smith #woolpainting #Wildlifeart #treefrogs #textileart #artandnature

All packed up and ready to be delivered to Godalming in Surrey for appArt 25. Open 5-20 April for visitors to see and buy lots of amazing artwork 😊

Current WIP. Red Eye Tree Frog - merino wool. Loving this piece so far but contemplating adding silks to give this extra sheen. 56x46cm #art #woolart #wildlifeart #wildlife #frog #textileart

Wool and natural fibres on canvas. #leopard #wildlifeart #artwork #wildlife #textileart #texture #eyes #wildlife #wool

Rhino - wool and ink on canvas is from my Endangered series where the realism created by fibres fades in to linear black ink. 50x50cm #rhino #wildlife #endangeredspecies #wildlifeart #artyear #textileart #mixedmedia #animalart

Working on a Red Kite. This was a triptych totalling 2.5m x 1m. Loved creating this beauty out of wool, natural fibres and acrylic ink. It took well over 100 hours to complete all 3 #redkite #birdsofprey #birdart #textileart #triptych #mixedmedia

Today in the UK the sun is shining and it feels like Spring might be round the corner. Dragonflies always remind me of better weather. Mine is made from wool and ink on canvas. 40cm x 40cm. #dragonfly #wildlifeart #natureart #insects #wildlife #nature #textileart

Inspired by a video put out by @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social last week, I couldn’t resist creating a gorgeous grey wagtail. Mine is wool and ink on canvas. #birds #birdart #wildlife #wildlifeart #textileart #nature

Red Squirrel. Wool, ink and acrylic on canvas. Lucky enough to have watched these delightful creatures in the wild. A rare privilege in the UK. #art #wildlifeart #wildlife #natureart #redsquirrel #woolart

Happy Sunday and I’m done! Loved making this piece. Sparrow - Wool and ink on canvas #art #textiles #birds #birdart #wildlife

Evolving from my canvas today is the seriously underrated Sparrow. I love these little guys and I’m really enjoying creating him. Wool on canvas #artwip #wip #britishbirds #birdart #textileart

Preparing for my spring art shows and adding to my collection of small birds. I never make the same piece twice so I always rely on the generosity of fabulous photographers who supply me with endless images. All made from wool and ink. #birds #birdart #wildlife #britishbirds #nature #textiles

Greater Spotted Woodpecker. Wool and Acrylic Ink on canvas. 25cm x 20cm #birds #birdart #wildlife #nature #wildlifeart #art #textiles

Love seeing the beautiful Kestrel hunting over the UK countryside. Mine is created from wool and ink on canvas. #birds #birdart #wildlife #wildlifeart #art #textileart

After making this character I swore I’d never make another hairy creature.🤣 Warthog - wool and acrylic on canvas 75cm x 50cm #wildlife #wildlifeart #animal #animalart #textileart #art

Just coming off my easel today is my favourite bird - the tiny Goldcrest. Lucky enough to have seen one in my garden a couple of days ago. ……Today I saw a long tailed tit so watch this space 😊 wool and ink on canvas 25cmx20cm. #birds #birdart #art #wildlifeart #nature

Welcome to Southern Nature Art. This is the largest exhibition for wildlife and nature art in the UK. It is open to both amateur and professional artists working in any media ( no AI ). Run by artists for artist it is a not-for-profit CIC. Visit website at southernnatureart.com

Adding the final details. Just a little extra details to go and additional shadow and this one will be done. Wool on canvas. 30cm x30cm #fox #wildlife #wildlifeart #art #textileart #nature

Todays wool and ink painting is an older piece from a couple of years ago. Every fibre of this detailed bee is added by pushing it through the canvas. 40cm x 40cm #bee #insects #nature #wildlife #art #textileart

As well as my wool and ink paintings I also make ceramics just for fun. #ceramics #sculpture #pottery

Good Morning! The tiny wren has the loudest voice and is a joy to see flitting around the garden. Wool and acrylic ink on canvas 25cmx20cm. #birdart #birds #art #wool #wildlifeart #wren

Finished this little Robin today and loved making it. Wool and acrylic ink on canvas. 25cmx20cm #robin #birdart #birds #wildlifeart #textiles #textileart #art

Fancy learning how to do this yourself? Booking now for my Robin wool painting workshop in Petersfield, Hampshire. Check out the details at www.nickyheard.co.uk

As it was so cold, damp and grey in my part of the world today I hunkered down and finished a Gannet wool painting. My idea of a good Sunday 😊 Wool and acrylic on canvas. 30cmx40cm #birdart #wildlifeart #textileart #birds #seabirds #woolpainting

Chimpanzee wool, acrylic on canvas. 40cmx40cm. I absolutely loved creating this piece. #textileart #chimpanzee #wildlife #wildlifeart #art #wool

Koala created from various wools, acrylic ink and ink on canvas. 40cmx40cm. As much as I love the UK, it’s at this time of year I start dreaming of moving to warmer climates. #wildlifeart #koala #textiles #art #needlefelting

WIP - Grey Heron. Wool on canvas 100cmx50cm. #heron #birds #birdart #wildlifeart #ukbirds #textileart

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‘Incoming’ - wool and acrylic ink on canvas. 40cmx40cm. #puffin #art #woolart #textiles #birds

I run face to face Wool Painting classes and workshops in Hampshire UK. If you fancy learning a new art skill check out my website www.nickyheard.co.uk

Currently working on a pheasant using wool, bamboo and silk. #pheasant #birds #birdart #wildlife #textileart

Morning. Just surfaced after a full on Christmas. Hope you all had a good one. Robin - wool and ink on canvas