Anne Bardsley Lancashire, United Kingdom
I’m a determined artist, devoted to creating unique pieces of work that highlight the beauty of the animal kingdom. I aspire to improve my craft and spend every free moment developing my personal style and learning new skills.
I’ve created a variety of artistic styles over the years, which allows me to present the subject in a different way while still achieving the goal of promoting animals. My work either shows a chaotic acrylic background which reflects the mood of the species in the piece, using soft pastels to introduce the animal and bring the work together. Or a pop art style, with bold acrylic paints used to pull focus on the subject matter so the animal in each painting is eye catching. Human elements are added to the animals character allowing the audience to feel connected with them.
Although I use a variety of materials and creative processes for each new piece, my methodology is consistent throughout. My work’s linked by recurring concerns for endangered species, which is expressed by the subject matter in each piece. I explore each animals story with thorough research before approaching a new painting so I can convey on canvas what the animal cannot.
Artwork
Jumbo Rainbow, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Reporter Of War, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £575
Threatened Wildlife, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Horsing Around, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Pride Cows, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Wendell Hopperton, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £750
Xander Oakley Flintwood, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £750
This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
Mary Had A Little Lamb, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
With A Moo Moo Here, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
Funkiest Zebra, Acrylics on canvas, 2020, £625
Very Foxy, Acrylics on canvas, 2020
Peanut, Acrylics on canvas, 2019
Panthera Tigris, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Panthera Leo, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Gorilla Gorilla Graueri, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Loxodonta Africana, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Milo, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2021
The Very Distinguished Mr Fox, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
Sleep Tight, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
Hide And Seek, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
Royal Fanfare, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
Working On The Railroad, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
Take A Break, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
That Was Yesterday, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015, £325
Tiger Tiger Burning Bright, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £325
The Lion Who Would Be King, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £450
Ostrich, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £275
Flamingo, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £275
French Bulldog, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £300
English Bulldog, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £300
Paridae Of Love 2, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £175
Paridae Of Love 1, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £175
Ernie & Mable, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022
Rainbow Raptor, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £325
What Big Teeth You Have, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £325
Salvador Sharky, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £300
Upcoming events
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GO! Friends - Oldham Art Fair
Gallery Oldham | Art fair | 15/11/2025
Save the date! On Saturday, November 15th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, The Friends of Gallery Oldham will host their very first “GO! Artists - Oldham Art Fair.” This exciting event will take place at the Gallery Oldham Education Suite and promises a fantastic day of art, creativity, and community.