Anne Bardsley Greater Manchester, 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
Salvador Sharky, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £300
What Big Teeth You Have, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £325
Rainbow Raptor, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022, £325
Ernie & Mable, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2022
Paridae Of Love 1, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £175
Paridae Of Love 2, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £175
English Bulldog, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £300
French Bulldog, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £300
Flamingo, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £275
Ostrich, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £275
The Lion Who Would Be King, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £450
Tiger Tiger Burning Bright, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016, £325
That Was Yesterday, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015, £325
Take A Break, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
Working On The Railroad, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
Royal Fanfare, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2015
Hide And Seek, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
Sleep Tight, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
The Very Distinguished Mr Fox, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2016
Milo, Acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, 2021
Loxodonta Africana, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Gorilla Gorilla Graueri, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Panthera Leo, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Panthera Tigris, Acrylics on canvas, 2016, £400
Peanut, Acrylics on canvas, 2019
Very Foxy, Acrylics on canvas, 2020
Funkiest Zebra, Acrylics on canvas, 2020, £625
With A Moo Moo Here, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
Mary Had A Little Lamb, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef, Oils on canvas, 2021, £325
Xander Oakley Flintwood, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £750
Wendell Hopperton, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £750
Pride Cows, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Horsing Around, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Threatened Wildlife, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Reporter Of War, Acrylics on canvas, 2021, £575
Jumbo Rainbow, Acrylics on canvas board, 2021, £200
Upcoming events
-
Wild Lives: Solo Exhibition By Anne Bardsley
Gallery Oldham | Exhibition | 05/09/2026 to 07/11/2026
Wild Lives is a free solo exhibition by Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley at Gallery Oldham. Through colourful acrylic, oil and mixed media paintings inspired by animals in conservation-focused zoos and wildlife parks, the exhibition celebrates wildlife, personality and conservation. Opening Event: Saturday 5th September 2026, 2pm–4pm. Everyone is welcome.