Adrian Smart
Adrian was born in 1963. He studied Graphic design at Reigate art college and worked for a period of 12 years in
London advertising agencies before specialising into fine art. A lifelong passion for wildlife lead Adrian to
experiment with techniques to produce a photo-realistic style. Using an unusual combination of two media disciplines,
Adrian creates a 'frozen in time' still of the animal in its natural pose and habitat. Fine brush work is carefully
balanced against the tonal softness of airbrush capturing the live essence of the creature. His paintings are often
mistaken for photographs. Recognition of Adrian's work has been reflected by the Awards he has received over recent
years. These include Overall Winner of Wildscape Magazine's 'Wildlife Artist Of The Year' 2004; PAWS, category
winner in 2002 and 2003 for watercolour and mixed media sections; shortlisted in 2004 for PAWS; shortlisted twice
for the Daily Mail 'Not The Turner Prize' in 2003 and 2004; selected by Harper Collins and Birdwatch Magazinto
feature in their 2005 calendar. Adrian's work has been purchased by the British Trust for Ornithology. He has
exhibited at the Mall Gallery, London; British Birdwatching Fair, Rutland; and the Design Centre, London. Prints
available of all images. Please direct enquiries to: Adrian Smart, 31 Sinodun road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8HW.
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