Martin Scuffins - Bird of Prey and Falconry Art. Wildlife.

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Martin James Scuffins
BAppSci (Hons), AFC

Bird of Prey and Falconry Art. Wildlife.

Martin Scuffins

I have been fascinated by wildlife and, in particular, birds of prey since early childhood. I now live on a twenty acre Trust for Nature covenanted property in Victoria, Australia. Here I care for injured birds of prey under a government permit whilst focusing much of my remaining time and energy on my artwork - expressing the beauty of the creatures that surround and inspire me in mediums of pastel, acrylic and charcoal.

I am lucky enough to have many of my 'artistic models' close at hand and, as I train raptors for rehabilitation and education, I often get to know my subject very intimately indeed. I strive to represent the birds I draw as realistically as possible (without necessarily going overboard with detail) whilst also trying to choose postures that capture something of their unique personality and spirit.

Through my art, I hope to inspire people to new levels of appreciation and empathy for birds of prey and our precious and delicate natural world. Birds of Prey, as top predators, are vulnerable to changes in their environment. The widespread decimation of peregrine falcon populations in the 1960s and seventies due to overuse of pesticides taught us that our own complacency and apathy are the worst enemies of these magnificent creatures. I can't think of a worse 'sin' (if I may pilfer a religious term!) than the assault we are currently raging on the unique and precious biodiversity of this planet, and frequently in the name of economic 'growth'. Whereas I cannot imagine a sadder place than a world devoid of the countless species currently threatened with extinction due to human activity, I can certainly see that such a future is increasingly a distinct possibility if we do not alter the destructive path we are taking. Feel free to browse my artwork but above all, be inspired by these beautiful creatures to new levels of motivation for the defence of our delicate natural world!

Please feel free to comment on my work and sign my guestbook..

Martin Scuffins, 'Hawk Haven' 2010


		Shaheen pursuit (2011) Shaheen Falcon pursuing Houbara Bustard 97 x 132 Acrylic on canvas Original Available Ltd. Edition Available


		Desert Royalty (2010) Altai Saker Falcon 67 x 47 Pastel on Paper Original Available Ltd. Edition Available

Direct Correspondence to: Martin Scuffins c/o Hardies Hill Rd Garibaldi, Victoria Australia 3352 Tel: 00 61 3 5341 4623
Email: talmarna@westnet.com.au Home Page: http://www.raptorshelter.com

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