In pictures: Animal magic
The exhibition at Samlesbury Hall features work from members of the Association of Animal Artists including Anne Corless, Nikki Moore, Michael Miller, Christina Bird, Lesley Humphrey, Sue Gregg and Julie Barnes who painted Duck on the Water above
Some of the work like this one above by Sue Cotton reflects the AAA's visit to Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Branch. A talented pencil artist, Sue creates sensitive yet dynamic artwork. The Fylde based artist also works in pastels, oils and watercolour
International equestrian and animal artist Nikki Moore is committed to finding ways of supporting equine charities. Prints of her BHS Diamond Jubilee Triptych will be on show at the exhibition between 25 September and 28 October 2009
Alex Jakob-Whitworth is a qualified specialist equine masseur, art teacher and BHS qualified. She has a vast amount of knowledge of horses which, alongside her training as an artist allows her to produce exciting and vibrant artwork like this piece
Wigan born Lesley Humphrey currently works in the US and regularly returns home to paint with her AAA friends. She is invited to teach workshops throughout the world and is also the Director of American Academy of Equine Art
The Old Bull Elephant by Anne Corless is her 'logo' for her work as a Fine Artist and Illustrator. She spent her teens in Kenya and this is of a bull elephant she watched on a trip to Tsavo Game Park
Michael Miller from Heskin loves capturing the beauty of horses and big cats. "I enjoy the challenge of trying to exhibit, in the painting, the strength, power and grace of these animals."
Daughter of a race horse trainer and an ex jockey who worked for Ginger McCain during the Red Rum era, Christina Bird has been involved with animals all her life. Her work reflects her passion for equines and other animals
Jimmy Tulloch's oil painting above was also inspired by the visit to the Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Branch. It is free admission to the exhibition and it is open between 11am and 430pm every day except for Saturdays.
American born Kate Eggleston-Wirtz has lived in Lytham St Annes for over ten years. She has a variety of styles and works in pencil, acrylics, scraperboard, intaglio and woodblock printmaking and assemblage
Sue Gregg from St Annes says studying the form and movement of the horse is to marvel at creation."Rather than fine detail, I want to show the faintest flicker of movement across the body, the pulse of blood through the veins and touch its nervous energy."
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