British Birds Art Collection
By Lotti Brown
Hand-drawn wildlife art inspired by the everyday beauty and folklore of British birds...
British bird art printsThe birds we live alongside
Some birds arrive with the seasons - others are simply always there...
In hedgerows, gardens, rooftops, and quiet corners - part of the background of daily life, until you begin to notice them more closely.
This collection grew from those small moments of attention...
A goldfinch on a thistle.
A wren darting through ivy.
The flash of blue from a kingfisher over water.
Each bird has its own rhythm, its own character - and its own way of being present in the landscape...
About the collection
All artworks in this collection are drawn by hand using pen and coloured pencils, building up layers of detail slowly.
They begin in my sketchbook or nature journal - most often from real encounters in my garden or local surroundings - and develop into finished pieces that hold something of that original moment.
For my earlier artworks, I digitised my drawings and created new digital artworks from my hand-drawn art, while more recently I've decided to move away from the screen so my newer artworks have been completed using solely traditional techniques.
Rather than dramatic scenes, these illustrations focus on:
- stillness
- quiet observation
- small, easily missed details
Adding detail to my goldfinch drawingBirds in the Collection
Enjoy browsing through my collection of British birds art, inspired by the nature I love...
Inspired by the Song Thrush who sings to us on the dark and cold mornings through the winter months...
Learn about the folklore and myths of the Song Thrush here...
This Kingfisher artwork is inspired by the kingfishers we sometimes see as a glimpse of shimmering blue over streams in the fields, and once fishing in the centre of York!
Learn about the myths, magic and folklore of Kingfishers here...
The Goldfinch is very precious to me, after a sweet little goldfinch family nested right outside our bedroom window!
Read my diary of this lovely experience plus goldfinch folklore tidbits here...
Inspired by the tiny Wren who lives in my little garden, who I spy hopping through the ivy in the winter months...
One of our cheeriest little garden birds - the Blue tit is famous for his acrobatics at our garden feeders - I love to watch them in our garden!
Chaffinch artI love to see the chaffinches in our garden and in the hedgerows around our village - always singing so prettily and such colourful little things!
Inspired by the beautiful song every dawn and dusk from the blackbirds in our street - such strikingly beautiful birds with their bright yellow bill which seems to herald Spring!
I love to hear and see the beautiful lapwing in the fields around my home with her evocative cry, and the 'lapping' of her wings as she tumbles dramatically in the sky. Here, I celebrate her as a sign of Spring...
You can also wander through the full collections of all the birds in my Teemill shop here
Birds of Summer Skies
There are some birds that seem to carry summer with them. As the days lengthen and the skies fill with warmth, the air becomes alive with birds in flight – swooping over fields, circling rooftops, or singing high above the countryside.
This little collection celebrates four of my favourite birds of the British summer: the skylark, swallow, swift and house martin. Each has inspired its own hand-drawn artwork, celebrating not only the beauty of these remarkable birds, but also the joy, freedom and sense of wonder they bring to long summer days.
SwallowSwallow
A much-loved herald of spring and summer, the swallow reminds us of homecomings, open skies and the changing seasons.
SwiftSwift
Almost constantly on the wing, the swift spends nearly its entire life soaring through the skies, bringing exhilaration, freedom and the sound of high summer evenings.
SkylarkSkylark
A joyful celebration of Britain's little songster of the skies, rising above barley fields and filling the summer air with its unforgettable song.
House martinHouse Martin
Graceful and sociable, the house martin returns each year to build beneath our eaves, filling village skies with cheerful chatter and effortless flight.
Corvid Collection
Dark, mysterious - and often overlooked - you might also enjoy exploring the folklore, myths and legends of our corvids along with my corvid illustrations and art...
A Little More to Explore
Some of my earlier bird artworks can also be found here - pieces created from the same moments of noticing, and the beginnings of my exploration of British birds.
View my earlier bird artworks here...
Kingfisher
Curlew
Sparrows artThese artworks are all created digitally from my hand-drawn art and remain available as art prints and a selection of other printed products from my Redbubble store - explore the collection here...
A quiet connection
These are birds we often see without truly seeing. But when you pause - even for a moment - they begin to feel different...
More distinct, more present...
They become more a part of our world - and that feels nice!
(Explore listening to birdsong in 'My Year of Birdsong' here...)
You might also enjoy
If you've enjoyed exploring my British birds with me here, you might also enjoy:
- My nature and wildlife art
- There are a few birds in my Celtic art collection
- Celtic Trees
- All art here
I also record birds a lot in my nature journal - you can start exploring my nature journal pages here - or even start your own nature journal...
If you've enjoyed the folklore aspect, why not dive into my Folklore Hub here...
Shall we stay in touch..?
Each month, I share stories from my own nature journal, new art from my studio, and simple seasonal inspiration to help you feel more connected with the turning year - if you'd like to stay updated, please sign up with your email address below...
Recent Articles
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From Sketchbook to Print: How My Nature-Inspired Artwork Comes to Life
Jul 14, 26 05:22 AM
Follow the journey from sketchbook to print as I share how my original wildlife artwork is created, scanned and carefully prepared for reproduction. -
Holly Tree Symbolism and Celtic Tree Calendar Holly Tree Art
Jul 08, 26 04:41 AM
Explore holly tree symbolism and the Celtic Tree Calendar with my Celtic Holly Tree Art -
Swallow Folklore, Symbolism & Meaning in British Tradition
Jul 07, 26 05:56 AM
Explore swallow folklore, symbolism and meaning through seasonal traditions, migration myths, weather lore and old beliefs about one of Britain’s most loved summer birds - plus swallow art...
Shop My Current Artwork Collections
My art is available as sustainable art prints, notebooks, greetings cards, tote bags and clothing in my Teemill shop.
Find my stockists for all my earlier artworks here...
Lotti Brown is a self-taught nature artist and nature journaling educator whose hand-drawn work is inspired by wildlife, folklore, and close observation. With 18 years in creative fields and 10 years creating nature art, she brings deep practical experience to her work. Trained by the Wild Wonder Foundation, she shares nature journaling courses and guides online. Her artwork has been licensed internationally and exhibited at Goole Museum and Bridlington Spa in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
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