Wildlife in Ink

Whether you are up to date on the latest fashion trends or not I think everyone should have some art on their walls! And why not go bold and colourful!

My name is Holly, a Lancashire based artist and I have always been a fan of fine line, black ink illustrations and concentrated on that in my earlier studies. I’ve not totally given up on that style and you can see I add those finer details to my paintings.

I enjoy painting wildlife, there are so many subjects to choose from! My bold colourful style gives a new age twist to traditional animal paintings. Bumblebee designs have been popular lately and I am proud to say I have donated a percentage of profits to the bumblebee conservation trust to help save the bees! I am also creating new collections from food art to nudes and floral pieces.

In between painting, I am running around after my 3-year-old boy Elvis. He tries to help me with the painting but he’s more of an abstract fan, but also a very good art critic as he always comments on how I should paint him more giant pink doughnuts!

From October to December last year, I threw myself into running my own high street store.

I always thought that at some point in the future I would strive to have a high street shop, but the opportunity to try a pop-up shop in the centre of Lancaster came my way and it was a complete success! I was based in the St Nicholas Arcades, unfortunately, the unit was not available again.

It would be amazing to see more empty units on high streets giving the opportunity to be used by independent makers and small businesses, to get the high street exciting again!

I am currently on the hunt for another unit to showcase my products, like home accessories, lifestyle products and clothing, alongside my artwork.

Head over to my social media channels and website for more updates and sneak peeks into new and exciting pieces I am working on, from stylish art commissions to new home-ware designs.

BY HOLLY ARNFIELD

FI @wildlifeinink M www.wildlifeinink.com