British Birds Art Collection
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!
Blackbird artInspired 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 wander through the full collection in my Folksy shop here
Please visit my FAQs for further information about ordering, including if you'd like to order from outside the UK.
I also have a small collection of these artworks available as tea towels - perfect for gifting or a treat for your home...
Find out more about my tea towel collection here or go straight to tea towels in my store here...
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!
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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Chaffinch Folklore & Meaning - Song, Seasons & British Nature Art
Apr 15, 26 04:05 AM
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Willow Tree Symbolism and Celtic Willow Art
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Why Keep a Nature Journal? Benefits & Gentle Reasons to Begin
Apr 13, 26 10:27 AM
Discover why keeping a nature journal can help you slow down, feel more connected to nature, and build a calm, meaningful creative practice.
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