Robin Smith

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Robin Smith Aviation art prints by aviation artist Robin Smith.  Robin was born in Louth, Lincolnshire in 1949, and has always been keen on artr from an early age.     His magnificent range of Signed Limited edition are shown here in one complete collection.  Robin Smiths. aviation art prints are available direct form from the military art company, Cranston Fine Arts. 

Morning Glory by Robin Smith. Resplendent in the morning sunrise, the Avro Lancaster sits majestically.  One could almost believe it is a wild animal sniffing the air, secure in its natural habitat.  Watching the scene, the total silence is occasionally broken by the chink of a dropped spanner, a young voice expresses a solved problem, fresh human silhouettes materialise through the mist from behind a massive wheel, we realise how many people are actually there.  These are not pilots or navigators or gunners.  They are fitters, armourers and mechanics, working as a team, every individual with his or her own duty fulfilling a common purpose, to get the aircraft ready for its next sortie that evening.  Signed by John Chatterton ex Lanc pilot 44 Sqn, his son Mike Chatterton ex BBMF Lanc. pilot and Robin Smith (Artist).

Bombing Up Yorker by Robin Smith     This print depicts a Lancaster Mk. 111 powered by four Merlin engines. Assigned to 44 (Rhodesia) squadron on 5th February 1944 to Dunholme Lodge, KM (Yorker) ND 578 was flown by P.O. John Chatterton on its first fifteen operations after which he received the D.F.C. In fact the whole crew received the D.F.C after their tour, this being very unusual during the war, a gesture reflecting the heroism of the equally brave crew. Y-Yorker completed its 100th sortie in February 1945 with F.O. Hayler as skipper, surviving to complete its 123rd operation by 17/18th April with Harold Parkin in the driving seat, by this time stationed at Spilsby.

The significance of the "spade" nose art reflects to the fact that John Chatterton was a farmer, a career that continued after the war, and became his logo. Unfortunately, his commander didn't approve of it, and it only lasted one week before it had to come off! Robin is very proud to have this print signed by both John Chatterton (the first skipper) and Harold Parkin (the last skipper). A rare coming together of two signatures that make this a truly collectable print. Signed by PO. J.Chatterton (first skipper of Yorker) FO. Harold Parkin (last skipper of Yorker) and Robin Smith (Artist) 

The Mighty Hamilcar by Robin Smith.   The largest wooden glider in the world, the Hamilcar could carry 7 tons of cargo which would normally be heavy armoured equipment and army personnel. One of the main dangers apart from crash landings, was the risk that the glider could tip over on landing, this of course would result in the cargo falling down on top of the two man crew. Upon landing, the hydraulic oleo legs would lower down so the vehicles and personnel could disembark safely. one of the challenges I faced when painting the airframe, was to catch the effect of the skin of the aircraft at the nose creasing diagonally under the stress of the load.

Turners Defence by Robin Smith.

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Turners Defence by Robin Smith.

This painting was commissioned by Chris Davey, the aviation fiction author, for the cover of his latest novel Turners Defence. The image depicts Will Turner chancing upon a German Zeppelin early one morning over the coast of England. The book is the third in a series of fictional novels chronicling the life and times of a young pilot in the early years of aviation.

Signed edition prints. Paper size 15 inches x 20 inches (38cm x 51cm). Price £51.00


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Seek and Destroy by Robin Smith.

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Seek and Destroy by Robin Smith.

Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 24 inches x 16 inches (61cm x 41cm). Price £95.00

Signed by Sqdn Ldr H C Baker and Sqdn Ldr D Nicholls DFC.



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The Dreaded Salvo by Robin Smith.

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The Dreaded Salvo by Robin Smith.

Hawker Typhoon of 181 Sqdn, 2nd tactical airforce. The Dreaded Salvo was painted to celebrate the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Preparing the ground for the eventual D-Day landings,aircraft including the Hawker Typhoon were given the freedom to scour areas for evidence of enemy activity and neutralise there effect employing the terrifying power of the eight underwing rockets. Turning a massive 14 diameter 4 bladed prop. the Napier Sabre engine was huge, but unfortunately suffered mechanical problems that blighted its early acceptance.

Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm). Price £105.00

Signed by 2 ex-Typhoon pilots, Pip Phillips and Ken Scott.



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Bombing Up Yorker by Robin Smith.

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Bombing Up Yorker by Robin Smith.

This print depicts a Lancaster Mk.III powered by four Merlin engines. Assigned to 44 (Rhodesia) squadron on 5th February 1944 to Dunholme Lodge, KM (Yorker) ND 578 was flown by P.O. John Chatterton on its first fifteen operations after which he received the D.F.C. In fact the whole crew received the D.F.C after their tour, this being very unusual during the war, a gesture reflecting the heroism of the equally brave crew. Y-Yorker completed its 100th sortie in February 1945 with F.O. Hayler as skipper, surviving to complete its 123rd operation by 17/18th April with Harold Parkin in the driving seat, by this time stationed at Spilsby. The significance of the spade nose art reflects to the fact that John Chatterton was a farmer, a career that continued after the war, and became his logo. Unfortunately, his commander didnt approve of it, and it only lasted one week before it had to come off!

Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 21.5 inches x 13.5 inches (55cm x 35cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Plt Of John Chatterston DFC 1st Pilot, and Flg Of Harold Parkin, last pilot of Yorker.



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RAF North Coates Strike Wing by Robin Smith.

The print depicts the three squadrons that comprised the first, and most successful Coastal Command strike wing, based at RAF North Coates, Lincolnshire. Using Beaufighters nicknamed whispering death due to their speed and armament and low noise, they worked together as a team, destroying enemy shipping with terrifying efficiency. A Beaufighter from 143 Squadron would go in first using 20mm nose cannon and wing guns. Secondly a Beaufighter from 236 Squadron would follow with eight 60lb or 25lb rockets - 25lb warheads were found to be more effective as they penetrated deeper into the hull, creating more damage. These two initial attacks reduced the on-deck anti aircraft initiative. You only have to look at some of the spectacular photos of convoys under attack, the ships can hardly be seen for water spray and explosions. This mayhem allowed a 254 Squadron Beaufighter with its 21in torpedo to finish the job off. The three squadrons operated together on three occasions during the war at North Coates, October 1942 - August 1944, February 1944 - May 1944 and September 1944 - October 1944.

This painting was commissioned for a reunion of association members at the North Coates airfield in May 2001

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 20 inches x 12.5 inches (51cm x 32cm). Price £60.00



Signed limited edition of 500 prints, signed by aircrew and artist. Image size 20 inches x 12.5 inches (51cm x 32cm). Price £80.00

Signed by :
Squadron Leader Pat Fry DFC,
Alex Yates,
Bill Knight,
and
Ken Lilly.



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The Mighty Hamilcar by Robin Smith.

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The Mighty Hamilcar by Robin Smith.

General Aircraft Hamilcar being prepared for a sortie.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 31cm). Price £36.00



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Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith.

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Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith.

One of the true workhorses of the RAF is indeed the Shackleton. A commission for an ex Shackleton pilot, thet print depicts a typical air sea rescue mission. Having dropped a smoke flare, the aircraft flies down wind / cross wind of the stricken vessel. Lindholme gear is then released which consists of a 9 man inflatable dinghy connected by two floating ropes several hundred feet long with survival packs on the ends. The survivors then wind drift into the ropes and haul in the gear.

Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 31cm). Price £60.00

Signed by 3 veteran pilots of 120 Sqdn, Sqn. Ldr. Dick Woodhead, Sqn. Ldr. Bryn Lewis, and Sqn. Ldr. Robin Chandler.



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The End of the Chase by Robin Smith.

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The End of the Chase by Robin Smith.

De Havilland DH2.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 10 inches (31cm x 25cm). Price £26.00



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Morning Glory by Robin Smith.

Resplendent in the morning sunrise, the Avro Lancaster sits majestically. One could almost believe it is a wild animal sniffing the air, secure in its natural habitat. Watching the scene, the total silence is occasionally broken by the chink of a dropped spanner, a young voice expresses a solved problem, fresh human silhouettes materialise through the mist from behind a massive wheel, we realise how many people are actually there. These are not pilots or navigators or gunners. They are fitters, armourers and mechanics, working as a team, every individual with his or her own duty fulfilling a common purpose, to get the aircraft ready for its next sortie that evening.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 18.5 inches x 11.5 inches (47cm x 30cm). Price £60.00



Signed limited edition of 500 prints, signed by aircrew and artist. Image size 18.5 inches x 11.5 inches (47cm x 30cm). Price £95.00



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60th Anniversary D-Day Poppy Drop by Robin Smith.

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60th Anniversary D-Day Poppy Drop by Robin Smith.

Lancaster PA 474 along with Spitfire Mk 356 and AB 910 dropping one million poppies over Mv Van Gough off the coast of Normandy, celebrating the invasion of the Normandy beaches in June 1944. The event was witnessed by veterans of D-Day on board the Van Gough as the Lancaster released the petals from the gaping bomb bay.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 25.5 inches x 19.5 inches (65cm x 49cm). Price £95.00

Signed by Sqn. Ldr. Clive Rowley, Wg. Cdr. Paul Willis and Sqn. Ldr. Stu Reid.



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A Tigers Tale by Robin Smith.

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A Tigers Tale by Robin Smith.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £80.00



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The Fly Past by Robin Smith.

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Hurricane MK1 of 85 Sqdn, Debden.

Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8.5 inches (31cm x 22cm). Price £18.00



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Tiger Moth by Robin Smith.

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Tiger Moth by Robin Smith.

The little Moth represents everything a true light aircraft should have. Conventional / traditional construction of tubular steel with lots of lovely timber and doped fabric. Bolted on the front end is a wonderful oily, crackly Gypsy Major engine culminating in an aeroplane to die for!

Signed edition prints. Paper size 17 inches x 13 inches (43cm x 33cm). Price £


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Preparing for Action by Robin Smith.

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Preparing for Action by Robin Smith.

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb of 303 (Polish Sqn) flown by CO. Sqn. Ldr. J Zumbach. A quick and efficient turnaround of fighting aircraft on the front line was of paramount importance, and much was left in the hands of the all important ground crew. The importance of the so called erks which included such duties as armourers, re-fuelers, engine and airframe technicians etc. is often forgotten. Let us remember that without these people the aircraft would never have been able to take part in any action at all, and many were killed doing their duty on the ground. The image also helps to promote the fact that flying along side the Spitfires were Hawker Hurricanes, as one is indeed landing in the background.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 25.5 inches x 19.5 inches (65cm x 49cm). Price £80.00



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Speak, Merlin! by Robin Smith.

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Speak, Merlin! by Robin Smith.

Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Paper size 20 inches x 16.5 inches (51cm x 42cm). Price £95.00



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The Rail Strike by Robin Smith.

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The Rail Strike by Robin Smith.

Mosquito BIV of 105 Sqdn. attacking rail yards at Nantes in 1944.

Limited edition of 500 prints signed by veteran pilots. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £94.00

Signed by Tom Bennett DFM.



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Diamonds of the Sky by Robin Smith.

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Diamonds of the Sky by Robin Smith.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 16 inches x 11 inches (41cm x 28cm). Price £43.00


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Pups at Play by Robin Smith.

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Pups at Play by Robin Smith.

Sopwith Pups.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 18 inches x 13.5 inches (46cm x 34cm). Price £75.00



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The Safe Return by Robin Smith.

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The Safe Return by Robin Smith.

A B17 arriving at its home base somewhere in Norfolk, as its attending P-51 Mustangs continue a short way to there respective base. The Boeing B17 Flying Fortress was the prime instrument in the evaluation of the American strategic bombing, and enjoyed a measure of affection from the aircrew like no other aircraft. Altogether, 12731 Flying Fortresses were built. While its principle function was to drop bombs on the enemy, the fort also performed many other tasks such as dropping propaganda leaflets, food supplies, and even life boats to ditched aircrews. During the war the B17s dropped 640,036 US tons of bombs on European targets alone. This compares with 452,508 tons by the Consolidated Liberators. Following 1935, when the prototype B17 was built, constant improvements increased its bomb load from 22,000lbs to 36,000lbs.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 19 inches (66cm x 48cm). Price £95.00



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Thunder at Dawn by Robin Smith.

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Thunder at Dawn by Robin Smith.

A pair of de-Havilland Mosquito Mk IVs flying low over the coast of Norfolk where they were based during the Second World War.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 19.5 inches (66cm x 49cm). Price £95.00



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At the Going Down of the Sun by Robin Smith.

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At the Going Down of the Sun by Robin Smith.

Depicting the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, comprising the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 26 inches x 15.5 inches (66cm x 40cm). Price £94.00

Signed by Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased), Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC and Squadron Leader Paul Day O/C BBMFM.



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Early Morning Preparations by Robin Smith.

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Early Morning Preparations by Robin Smith.

RE8s of 69 Squadron being prepared for another sortie. One can only be left to imagine the contrast between the peaceful early morning scenario, and the carnage the pilot and observer could be experiencing in a couple of hours time over a foreign land.

Signed limited edition of 500 giclee paper prints. Paper size 20 inches x 15.5 inches (51cm x 39cm). Price £51.00


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Sunset Saviours by Robin Smith.

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Sunset Saviours by Robin Smith.

Signed by Wallace McIntosh, an ex Lanc. rear gunner. Wallace has the distinction of holding the record for Bomber Command kills from the rear turret of Avro Lancaster EM-M LL973 standing at 8 confirmed kills.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £95.00

Signed by Wallace McIntosh.



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Snowbound Lancasters by Robin Smith.

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Snowbound Lancasters by Robin Smith.

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   The Rail Strike by Robin Smith. The Rail Strike depicts a de-Havilland Mosquito V  of 105 Sqd. attacking the rail yard installation at Nantes France in June 1944. Eleven Mosquitoes went into action, chosen aircraft going in at an altitude of 60 feet. Believably, one of the main dangers encountered during such action was in fact flying through the smoke caused by previous attacks.

  Shackleton MR3, 120 Sqdn, Kinloss by Robin Smith. One of the true workhorses of the RAF is indeed the Shackleton.  Robin's print depicts on a typical air sea rescue mission. Having dropped a smoke flair, the aircraft flies down wind / cross wind of the stricken vessel. Lindholme gear is then released which consists of a 9 man inflatable dinghy connected by two floating ropes several hundred feet long with survival packs on the ends. The survivors then wind drift into the ropes and haul in the gear.  Signed by Sqn. Ldr. Dick Woodhead, Sqn. Ldr. Bryn Lewis, and Sqn. Ldr. Robin Chandler.

The Dreaded Salvo by Robin Smith.  Hawker Typhoon of 181 Sqdn, 2nd tactical airforce.  Diamond sin the sky by Robin Smith A tribute to the young pilots of WW11 who died too early in the conflict to become heroes and household names. Robin's print depicts Spitfire Mk.1a's flying in vic formation, a format that proved inflexible and ineffective. Pilots had to quickly change mental gear at a moments notice to engage in aerial combat. The aircraft show no markings numbers or letters reflecting the anonymity of the young pilots.

The End of the Chase by Robin Smith  Designed by Geoffrey de-Havilland, the DH2 was the answer to what was known as the Fokker scourge, the terrible impact the Fokker Eiendekker had on British aircraft. The DH2 employed the use of a pusher propeller that allowed an uninterrupted forward firing Lewis gun. With multi side mounted magazine pockets, it made a formidable opponent to the once superior enemy. Geoffrey de-Havilland actually test flew his new creation himself.

The Fly Past by Robin Smith  Hurricane MK1 of 85 Sqdn, Debden. Sitting resplendent in the evening sunset, the Hawker Hurricane rests between sorties. Almost like a wild animal in its natural habitat it waites patiently to get another bite of the cherry.  Few people realise in fact that the Hurricane shot down twice as many enemy aircraft as the Spitfire during the Battle of Britain. Being of traditional construction including wood and fabric it could withstand tremendous battle damage and keep fighting on.

Safe Return  The Boeing B17 Flying Fortress was the prime instrument in the evaluation of the American strategic bombing and enjoyed a measure of affection from the aircrew like no other aircraft.

Altogether 12,731 Flying Fortresses were built. While it's principle function was to drop bombs on the enemy, the fort also performed many other tasks such as dropping propaganda leaflets, food supplies and even life boats to ditched aircrews.

During the war the B17s dropped 640,036 US tons of bombs on European targets alone. This compares 452,508 US tons by the Consolidated Liberators. Following 1935, when the prototype B17 was built, constant improvements increased it's bomb load from 22,0001bs to 36,0001bs. The print depicts a B17 arriving at its home base somewhere in Norfolk, as it's attending P-51 Mustangs continue a short way to there respective base.

Pups at Play by Robin Smith  .During the first world war, more so than ever, flying machines had their own handling characteristics. The Sopwith Pup was no exception and was quite a breath of fresh air with regards handling compared to its similar looking counterpart the Sopwith Camel. This resulted in far less deaths. The Pup was far more stable and compared to the Camel, a pleasure to fly.

At the Going Down of the Sun by Robin Smith.   The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight trio, the flagship Lancaster, accompanied by the Memorial Flights classic Hurricane and Spitfire, returning from Norfolk after an air display.

Signing on behalf of the Lancaster, is Sqdn. Ldr. T. Iveson DFC and bar, oneof the key players in the sinking of the German battleship, Tirpitz.

On behalf of the Hurricane, Wg. Cdr. P Barthropp DFC. AFC. one of the most sought after Battle of Britain pilots for his signature in this country. The present day Memorial Flight Hurricane depicted, was in fact his personal aircraft for several years after the war.

Representing the Spitfire theme of the print has been signed by Sqdn. Ldr. D. Nicholls DFC. a surviving Battle of Britain Ace.  The final personality signature is that of the present C/O of the Flight, Sqdn. Ldr. Paul Day adding his mark, famed as the pilot with the most Spitfire hours under his belt in the world.

 

 

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Featured Artist - Anthony Gibbs



Anthony Gibbs was born in 1951 in Birmingham. He went to Bourneville School of Art for one year, but is mostly self-taught. His first one man show was in 1976 at the Colmore Galleries, with further one man exhibitions at this venue following, in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1988 and 1991. Anthony Gibbs had a one man exhibition Nature In Art at Wallsworth Hall, Gloucestershire in 2000. His first limited edition print released February 1988 - White Tigers Ever Watchful – was an edition of 1550, the largest edition of a limited print by Solomon and Whitehead at the time, and the largest order from the from the USA (650) they have ever had. He went to Kenya for the first time in February 1989, and is a member of the Society of Animal Artists in New York, The Woodland Trust. He won the Peoples Choice Award on a national tour exhibition of the USA in 1992 and 1993, with the Society of Animal Artists. Anthony Gibbs was awarded the Award of Excellence Medal from the Society in 1997 and 2001. He has exhibited at numerous venues across the USA with the Society of Animal Artists and also across Britain – exhibitions including the Mall Galleries, Nature In Art, Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust, London. He has sold work through both Christies and Sotherbys. Anthony Gibbs went to the Yellowstone National Park and Tetons National Park to study the wildlife and habitat in the U.S.A. in 2003.

Spotlight on Wildlife Artists

A newly available selection of superb wildlife art from some of the best known wildlife artists around.

A large variety of wildlife prints are now available from artists including Jonathon Truss, Anthony Gibbs and Lyndsey Selley. These prints are available at a discount price for a short time only, and some are on the verge of selling out. See the best of the prints by clicking the links or see more wildlife art at our website devoted to the subject : ArtAndPrints.co.uk

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