Andrea Knowles Pet, Equine and Wildlife Artist

22/09/2024

Lots of lovely good quality gifts available on my stall today at Artatthehouse. Theyd make great Christmas presents!

I also have notepads and sketchbooks each with my animal and landscape hand drawn paintings on them for £6.
Various framed and unframed prints with my animal paintings on them £10/£5
Mugs, coasters, soft touch cushions, tote bags....

21/09/2024

I had a great 1st day at Artatthehouse and I can't wait for tomorrow.
10am -4pm, free entry, dogs welcome too
140 Lane Head Rd, Shepley, Huddersfield HD8 8DB

19/09/2024

I thought I'd add to my Castle Hill collection, this one is landscape in orientation rather than portrait.
Watercolour paints and fineliners on Pastelmat card.
This original work of art and prints of it will be available at Artatthehouse this weekend.

It's open 10am- 4pm both days and it's free entry for all. There will be many talented artists and crafters there. I hope some of you can attend and say hello 🤗

13/09/2024

Another of my stylized landscapes.

Sycamore Gap
Sycamore Gap tree or Robin Hood tree was a sycamore tree next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. Standing in a dramatic dip in the landscape created by glacial meltwater, it was one of the country's most photographed trees and an emblem for the North East of England.
The tree was felled in the early morning of 28 September 2023 in what Northumbria Police described as "an act of vandalism". The felling of the tree led to an outpouring of anger and sadness. Two men from Cumbria, aged 38 and 31, were arrested in October 2023 and charged in April 2024 with criminal damage both to the tree and to the adjacent Hadrian's Wall.
Watercolour and fineliners on Pastelmat paper.
Prints will be available at artatthehouse, Shepley 21st & 22nd Sept.
Have a fantastic weekend everyone 🤗
Artatthehouse

11/09/2024

I'm looking forward to exhibiting my art work, prints and merchandise here ❤️ alongside lots of other artists and crafters.

10 Days to go until Art at the House 2024!

Artist's Work: LDMDesign

06/09/2024

This cute boy is called Teddy, isn't he a character 😍🤣 As soon as I saw the reference, I just knew I had to draw him!
Coloured pencils on polygram drafting film. A4 size.
Reference photo courtesy of Jackie Meridith on Free Reference photos fir Artists.

02/09/2024

Andrea Knowles Pet, Equine and Wildlife Artist -' Are you tired of mundane pet portraits? Bored of beige backgrounds and lacklustre brushstrokes? Fear not! Andrea is the Picasso of Paws, the Monet of Muzzles and the Rembrant on Ruffs!

Each of Andrea's animal portraits are meticulously hand-drawn with intricate detail, which not only preserves their likeness but also freezes a cherished moment in time, ensuring that the memories live on through her art. Looking at the incredibly lifelike depiction of eyes in her portraits, there’s no doubt they’re the window to the soul.

She can capture your pets unique features such as the look in their eyes, their markings or the way they hold their head, and transfer them onto paper to create
portraits that truly portray their uniqueness.

Andrea enjoys experimenting with different methods and learning new ways of creating. She has three distinct styles: a realistic coloured pencil style, a contempary vibrant watercolour painting and a contemporary scribble style drawn with coloured pencils and fineliners. Alongside these, she works on her own paintings of wildlife and other subjects that inspire her. Andrea will be showcasing some of her original works of art as well as merchandise with her unique work on it such as cushions, mugs and coasters.

Andrea is a member of the SAA (Society for All Artists) and the Association of Animal Artists. She won the Dogs today magazine Pet Pawtrait competition 2022 with her vibrant watercolour painting of a rescue dog Fleur and her Sumatran Tiger drawing was featured in the 2024 July's edition of Ann Kullberg's Colour magazine, an International magazine showcasing coloured pencil artists. '

01/09/2024

This is my latest painting that I will be showing at Artatthehouse on September 21st & 22nd.
I will have prints, cups and cushions with it on too.

This is a local iconic landmark, Victoria Tower on Castle Hill, Huddersfield, which was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign.
Watercolour paints and fineliner on Pastelmat paper 24x30cm.

I am loving creating this vibrant paintings 😍

27/08/2024

I thought I'd try a lighter brighter version of Emley Mast/Tower.
Watercolour pencils on Pastelmat paper. 24cmx30cm based very loosely on my own reference photograph.
Which do you prefer?
I'll have this and lots of my other original paintings and merchandise at Artatthehouse on Sept 21st & 22nd Sept.
For those people who are not local to West Yorkshire I've added my reference photo so you can see how much I let my imagination run away with me 😂

26/08/2024

It's National Dogs Day!

Whether you’re a proud pawrent or furry fanatic, National Dog Day reminds us to show appreciation for those cute companions we can’t do without. Although I think we should celebrate the love, joy and comedy our dogs bring to our families everyday!

I totally agree with Roger Caras, activist and animal advocate who said “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

Here are a few of the beautiful companion's I have had the pleasure of painting.

Bailey and I will be enjoying this lovely grey Bank Holiday Monday with a romp through the fields (as we do everyday!)

I'd love to see you furbabies and find out if you are doing anything special with them today

25/08/2024

I am going to be exhibiting at Artatthehouse in Cliffe House, 140 Lane Head Rd, Shepley, W Yorks, HD8 8DB on 21st & 21nd Sept 2024. 10am until 4pm.

It's a great venue and it's free to visit and view lots of varied artworks, sculpture and merchandise.

Although I am more well know for my pet/wildlife work I will also be showing my newer vibrant watercolour paintings like this one of Emley Mast. Emley mast is a popular local landmark in Huddersfield.

I will have original paintings, prints and other merchandise such as cushions, cups and cards for sale with this and my other artworks on them.

Please feel free to stop by and say hello👋

11/08/2024

A bit more done on this stylized painting. It's certainly taking me out of my comfort zone but it makes a nice change.
Watercolour pencils on pastelmat board 50x70cm

04/08/2024

Im working on something a little different for me...
Playing with different techniques and perspective.
Watercolour pencils on pastelmat board 50x70cm

09/07/2024

I visited the Holmfirth Artweek exhibition in the Civic Hall yesterday to see my submissions.
There are so many varied pieces there, from jewellery, sculptures, paintings, textiles and photography. Something for everyone, I'd definitely recommend it 💓 It's on all week until Sat afternoon.
Photo of me and my cheesy smile next to my drawings 😂

25/06/2024

That guessing game was obviously too easy! Most people guessed correctly with pug. Here he is so far, he's so cute and comical. Don't you love how he is peeking in!

A variety of coloured pencils on Polydraw drafting film from a reference photo by Jackie Meridith from the FB page Free ref photos for Artists. A4 size.

24/06/2024

Let's play another guessing game....
Can you tell me what breed of animal I am drawing at the moment?

01/06/2024

My Sumatran Tiger drawing was featured in July's edition of Ann Kullberg's Color magazine, a magazine for coloured pencils. They only showcase 3 artists per edition and it is an international magazine.
I am very proud to have been included 🤗❤️
https://annkullberg.com/collections/color-magazine-all-issues
Coloured pencils on drafting film A4 size, with thanks to David Whelan photography for the reference photo.

27/05/2024

I can now reveal one of my commissions from earlier this year. This beautiful girl is called Nancy and I am happy to report that her owner is over the moon with the portrait.
Coloured pencils on Polydraw drafting film A4 size

15/05/2024

I've had some other secret commissions to complete so it's slow going on the beautiful Ocelot.
When it's finished I'm going to be exhibiting this at Holmfirth Artweek in July 🤗

Pastels for the background and Coloured pencils on Polydraw drafting film A3 size.
Based on a fantastic reference photo by Camera Man.

06/05/2024

I got these gorgeous coasters made with my artwork on them. Would this be something you'd like as an optional add on if you've commissioned a drawing from me or perhaps mugs, keyrings etc?
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18/04/2024

I can now reveal one of my commissions as it was gifted yesterday. This gorgeous girl is called Mia, isn't she a cutie 😍
Mia was drawn in my scribble style with fineliners and coloured pencils.

05/04/2024

This is the gorgeous Ray who I have had the pleasure of painting not once, not twice but three times ❤️🐾 Doesn't he have the widest happiest grin 😁

This is him in my new scribble technique, which I developed so that my art could be affordable for everyone, with prices starting at just £70.

09/03/2024

More work on the gorgeous Ocelot.
They are nocturnal and they inhabit tropical forests. Is my painting giving you that vibe?