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Chris Shields Wildlife Artist and Illustrator

TOP QUALITY WILDLIFE ILLUSTRATIONS: A WORLD OF DETAIL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

With over 40 years of professional experience, I invite you to discover the unparalleled quality and intricate detail of my wildlife illustrations, where the beauty of nature is captured with precision and artistry.

My extensive collection of wildlife paintings and natural history illustrations represents thousands of species across major animal and plant groups; from the majestic lion to the delicate butterfly, from towering redwoods to vibrant wildflowers, my diverse portfolio ensures you’ll find the perfect illustration to meet your needs.

If you would like to commission a unique one-off painting, please get in touch

A major resource for anyone wishing to obtain stock wildlife illustrations & natural history illustrations.

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High Resolution

Each Illustration is meticulously crafted to ensure the highest resolution, providing stunning clarity and detail that brings the essence of wildlife to life.

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Versatile Formats

Whether you need illustrations as flat TIFF files for print or transparent PNGs for digital projects, my flexible options cater to any requirement.

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New Commissions

Looking for something unique? I undertake new commissions, offering custom illustrations tailored to your specific needs.

Illustrations

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) (#1160)
Lionfish (Pterois miles) (#3879)
Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) (#4521)
Dog Rose (Rosa canina) (#3682)
Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus) (#4567)
Hygrocybe sp. (Waxcap) (#3063)
Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleide) (#2181)
Fly preserved in Amber (#0226)

Chris Shields is one of the world's leading natural history illustrators and an award-winning artist. Chris is an accomplished wildlife artist, specialising in birds and insects.

Explore the world of wildlife through art that celebrates nature's diversity and beauty.

There are several thousand stock nature illustrations available for purchase at a reasonable price; new work is added all the time.

Let your projects stand out with illustrations that are as unique as the creatures they depict.

A stunning range of paintings can also be purchased.

Featured Project

This mural, commissioned by The Oregon Historical Society, was executed in watercolour and gouache on stretched Arches Watercolour Paper - 300gsm - HOT. I use this medium for most of my illustration work.

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Paintings

Graffiti on a Manchester Canal
Summer River Reflections
Spoonbill on Blue Waters
Two of a Kind
Swan in Turbulent Water
Red-breasted Geese
Reflections of an Old Mill
Lakeland Winter (Grey Partridges)