Chance to see work by prominent wildlife artists

AN ONLINE gallery set up to support art and wildlife conservation has two new collections in its virtual exhibition.

A selection of Cumbrian-based artist David Cemmick’s work will be featured in the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) online wildlife art gallery from tomorrow, along with a small private collection.

The gallery was set up last year by the GWCT and wildlife artist Ashley Boon.

Recognising that cancelled events were causing charities to miss out on much-needed fundraising income, and that artists were struggling to find outlets for their work, Mr Boon, who is also based in Cumbria, suggested creating an online selling exhibition.

Offering some of his own work, he also recruited sculptor Ian Greensitt who works in bronze and along with Ashley, became the new gallery’s resident artists.

Since then, the GWCT Online Wildlife Art Gallery has also featured several guest artists, including Rodger McPhail, Owen Williams and Alistair Makinson.

A long time supporter of the conservation charity, Mr Cemmick said he was “honoured” to be part of the artist-led initiative to support both art and conservation.

A private collection including original works and limited edition prints by, among others, McPhail, JC Harrison and William Garfit, make up Godfrey’s Collection, which will also be on sale at the same time. GWCT’s Andrew Gilruth said: “The GWCT Gallery gives people access to some beautiful works by leading wildlife artists.

“We are delighted to add David’s work to the exhibition and also very grateful to Godfrey’s family for giving us the opportunity to sell his wonderful collection.”