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Lorna Hamilton has been working as a full time artist since graduating with Ba (Hons) in Fine Art in 1995. In 2005 following a successful period of painting portraits Lorna decided to follow her passion for wildlife. Just two years later, Lorna began exhibiting in America, first through the Society of Animal Artists (New York) and then a year later with Artists for Conservation. She is currently a signature member of Artists for Conservation, a prestigious wildlife art foundation which has 500 members worldwide. Lorna has exhibited with Artists for Conservation in various locations including, New York, Florida, Vancouver and China.
In 2008 she represented the organisation on the front cover of their yearly show book with her painting of two Golden Eagles, ‘On the Edge’.
In 2012, Lorna joined Artists for Conservation on their first pilot scuba diving expedition to the Cayman Islands. Lorna was the only European representative on a team of 7 artists and 2 film makers. The expedition highlighted the need for conserving the marine habitat and in particular the Green Turtle.
Following two sell out exhibitions in N.Ireland and involvement in a number of local wildlife television productions, Lorna took some time out from producing finished pieces to develop her work in a new direction. In June 2018, Lorna found the breakthrough she was looking for. Having won a bursary to attend the John Busby Seabird Drawing course, she discovered her love for field drawing. ‘It is a massive challenge to sit outdoors for hours on end in all sorts of weather conditions and produce something which resembles a bird! But it is also the most fulfilling element to what I do. I missed out on so much when I was mainly studio based.’
Lorna is currently based in Nottingham, England. Most of her time is spent in the field however she also teaches art to marginalised people groups and has a passion to see people connect with nature.
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Support for Conservation:
Regular Volunteer at Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre including duties in the grounds and education department. Committee member of Graffan Art Gallery, WWT.
Exhibition in conjunction with WWT, 25% of sales to Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Conservation message with each painting.
Wildlife drawing workshop for children and adults.
Contributions through AFC to various conservation and wildlife trusts.
Assist in maintenance and monitoring of Area of Special and Scientific Interest.
Donations through the sale of prints to the R.S.P.B. and Eagles Flying, a scientifically run Bird of Prey sanctuary.
25% donation from the sale of a painting to the RSPB
Chidrens' workshop at Aquarium to promote art and stimulate an interest in wildlife.
Special Achievements:
- 2010 - Wildscape Art Competition
- 2008 - Bird in Art
http://www.lywam.org
Painting 'Waiting' was chosen to be exhibited into the Birds in Art show in Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wisconsin in September 2008.
- 2008 - Society of Animal Artists 48th Annual Exhibition
http://www.animalartists.com
Painting 'Monarch of the Isle' was chosen to be exhibited in the Annual exhibition which will be held in The Neville Public Museum, Wisconsin
- 2008 - Artists for conservation
http://www.natureartists.com
Painting, 'On the Edge' was chosen to be exhibited in the first AFC show in Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, New Jersey.
- 2008 - 'On the Edge' Cover Design
http://www.natureartists.com
'On the Edge' chosen as cover design for AFC show companion book.
- 2007 - Society of Animal Artists 47th Annual Exhibition
http://www.animalartists.com
Painting accepted for annual exhibition held in Parker, Denver, Colorado
Organization Membership:
- 2008 - Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre
http://www.wwt.org.uk
Charity based in the UK protecting wetland habitats and wildlife including endangered native and international species.
- 2008 - Royal Society for Protection of Birds
http://www.rspb.org.uk
UK based charity protecting all species of birds and their habitats.
- 2007 - Marwell International Wildlife Art Society
http://www.miwas.co.uk
International organisation of professional and amateur wildlife artists.
- 2007 - Society of Animal Artists
http://www.animalartists.com
International Society of professional artists.
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2024 Lorna Hamilton - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
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This site is part of the Artists for Conservation (AFC) Web site. (Wildlife
Art - Nature Art - Conservation) Artists for Conservation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to
nature art, wildlife art and conservation. On this site you will find world-class
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All content appearing in pages featuring Lorna Hamilton is the sole responsibility of Lorna Hamilton. The opinions expressed on these artists' pages are those of Lorna Hamilton and do not necessarily reflect those of the Artists for Conservation
Foundationi (AFC).
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