Best In Show: Guests Gallery, 3rd International Animal Art Contest

This Hungarian Vizsla called Geordie has won 'Best in Show' once before, but not in pastel form on paper.

Guests Gallery, 3rd International Animal Art Contest.

Son of the beautiful and easy going, Zoma:

The Duchess of Cornwall previews Jungle City sculptures

The Duchess of Cornwall recently had an opportunity to preview some of the sculptures for Elephant Family's 'Jungle City', set to take place in Edinburgh this summer.

Here she is standing with some of the sculptures, including 'Crocodile Rock':

Dulwich Festival - 2011

This weekend I'll be showing some work at the Dulwich Festival, Open House in London. If you are in the area, then come along to 182-184 Court Lane, SE21 and say hi!






It is also the permanent home of Nanook, so if you'd rather say hello to him and not me, you can.

Tawny Owl Mural

My mum recently turned 60, and as part of her present I painted this mural of a Tawny Owl on the fence in her garden:



It was the second time I've painted a mural without permission. Always a bit of a risk, but thankfully it was well received!

2011 International Art Show - Realism

I'm very pleased to say that my pastel of an Indian boy, 'Knee-high', was awarded Best in Show at Guest Gallery's '2011 International Realism Art Show'. A big thank you to all those who voted online.

This piece is available to buy (framed). Please feel free to get in touch if interested - martin@avelingartworks.com

Jungle City - Edinburgh 2011

Off the back of Elephant Family's hugely successful 'Elephant Parade London' last summer, their new project is to turn Edinburgh into a jungle during August and September of this year.





I have again designed something for the event, which I've called "Crocodile Rock".

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2011

Details of the DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2011 are listed below. I've had one piece shortlisted in this year's exhibition, 'In the Eye of the Tiger'.


MALL GALLERIES
The Mall (near Trafalgar Square)
London, SW1

Monday 6th June

Private Viewing, Reception & Awards
by invitation only

Tuesday 7th - Saturday 11th June
10am - 5pm daily (Saturday to 4pm)
FREE entry

For more information please call DSWF on 01483 272323