Wildlife artwork by Vanessa Grundy

Let’s discuss the best places where a wildlife artist can get the maximum inspiration. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska: If you want to venture into the wild to click some amazing pictures then here is another place which is a must visit for you. With the rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rain falls, Glacier National park is the best for wildlife photography. Whether it’s the vivid wildlife or the Glacier Bay this region has a lot to offer. One can find the rarest glacier blue bear at Glacier Bay. This place is also home to a large bear population, both brown and black. Also, clicks some of the best shots of the endangered humpback whale, orcas, threatened stellar sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and porpoises.

South Africa: Kruger National Park is a legend that needs no introduction, but we’ll give it one anyway. One of the most beloved parks in all of Africa, and known around the world, Kruger is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, black rhino, leopard and Cape buffalo. Will you catch sight of them all on a wildlife photography trip here? Who’s to say, but your chances are greatly increased travelling with an experienced, expert guide.

Do you know someone who loves animals and artwork, but not sure what they would want? Why not give them the gift of choosing! VLG Studios gift vouchers can be used on any products in the shop, and also for ordering commission work. So they are perfect if you know someone who would love a gift item, a pet portrait, or a unique piece of bespoke wildlife art, when you are not sure what they would want. Find even more details at Wildlife Artist.

Environmentally friendly products! Prior to the production of my first item this year, my conservation charity notebooks (pictured above), I did a vast amount of research to find suppliers that are themselves eco-conscious, and that allow me to fully commit to the change into environmentally friendly products in order to leave a smaller footprint on the planet. I myself will also be sending out products launched from 2020 onwards only in recyclable packaging that is 100% free from plastic, using plastic free tape that is biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable!

2015 – Teenage Entrepreneur Market, Stoke: I took the opportunity to take a sizeable stand at a busy shopping location in Stoke-on-Trent, where I exhibited and offered for sale many of my original pieces and prints. 2012 – Williamson Art Gallery Spring Exhibition: For this competition, I entered a piece that I had completed whilst at school. Inspired by the artwork of Jason Morgan, I used acrylic paints to depict the majesty of a silver back gorilla. Read additional info at www.vlgstudios.com.