Leah Gardner Art

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•Artist
•Winner of Artist Lounge Pet Portrait ‘21
•Runner up into the wild ‘22
•People’s choice award ‘23
•Highly commended SAA wildlife artist ‘24
•Finalist “Sketch 4 survival ‘24
•Commissions/originals


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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Wendy Turner, Robert Putnam, Lesley Paints, Jodie Zorba, P...
01/09/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Wendy Turner, Robert Putnam, Lesley Paints, Jodie Zorba, Paul Manning, Mervyn Campbell, Utomo Linan

I was delighted to receive a copy of the 500th issue of Artists & Illustrators as part of their celebrations of this inc...
01/09/2026

I was delighted to receive a copy of the 500th issue of Artists & Illustrators as part of their celebrations of this incredible milestone.

For me, Artists & Illustrators has become particularly special through my involvement with the British Art Prize, and it seemed fitting to celebrate their 500th issue alongside the latest piece I’ve just submitted for this year’s competition.

This painting is very much about finding beauty in the unexpected — an old, forgotten car slowly being reclaimed by nature, with a tiny sparrow making itself at home.

I’ve no idea yet whether this piece will make it into this year’s British Art Prize, so for now it’s very much a case of fingers crossed.

But whatever happens, it felt rather lovely to have it sitting alongside an issue celebrating 500 editions of creativity, inspiration and the artists who have filled its pages over the years.

Congratulations to everyone at Artists & Illustrators on such an extraordinary achievement, and thank you for inviting me to be part of the celebrations.

Here’s to the next 500.

The 500th issue is available from selected newsstands or online at Artists & Illustrators

I honestly can’t quite believe I’m writing this…The David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition is now LIVE an...
27/08/2026

I honestly can’t quite believe I’m writing this…

The David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition is now LIVE and available to view and vote on!

Being part of this exhibition means more to me than I can possibly put into words. To have my work hanging alongside so many incredibly talented artists is something I’ve hoped for for such a long time, and I’m feeling incredibly proud, grateful and emotional to actually see it happening.

And then, somehow, something even more amazing has happened…

“Last Known Location” has SOLD before the exhibition has even gone live. I’m still pinching myself. To have a piece I poured so much of myself into find its new home before the exhibition has even opened feels absolutely incredible.

If you have a moment to look through the exhibition, I’d be so incredibly grateful. And if you’re lucky enough to like my work, I would be hugely grateful if you would vote for one of my pieces.

Every single vote means so much to me. This competition, this exhibition and the opportunity to share my wildlife art on this platform mean everything.

It really is a dream come true for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to be here.

Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to look, vote and support my work. It genuinely means more than you know.

https://davidshepherd.org/shop/category/wildlife-artist-of-the-year-2026/page/2/?dm_i=7ZH7,WL6,5DKXZ,37WA,1,0,0,0

How could I not share some of my African wild dogs on African Wild Dog Day!My most favourite wild animal, and one I had ...
26/08/2026

How could I not share some of my African wild dogs on African Wild Dog Day!

My most favourite wild animal, and one I had the most incredible pleasure of monitoring earlier this year.

Their amazing family and social structure, the noises they make, the way they look after one another and the incredible teamwork when they hunt — everything about them fascinates me. So it’s probably not surprising that they are also my most favourite thing to draw.

I feel even more blessed that one of my pieces has allowed me to achieve one of my personal art dreams — to exhibit at the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year.

But these incredible animals desperately need our help. There are fewer than 7,000 adult African wild dogs left in the wild, and they are classified as Endangered.

They are incredibly successful hunters, with hunts succeeding up to around 80% of the time, yet they are still fighting for survival. They live in close-knit family packs, care for each other and their pups, and communicate constantly through an amazing range of sounds.

There is something completely captivating about watching a pack. Their personalities, affection, chaos and that incredible sense of family.

I feel incredibly lucky to have spent time monitoring them, and even luckier that I get to keep bringing them to life through my art.

Happy African Wild Dog Day to my absolute favourite wild animal.

David Shepherd Wildlife Art David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Dogs4Wildlife

TWO WOLVES. TWO STORIES. ONE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL. Today is International Wolf Day.And while most of us picture the iconic...
13/08/2026

TWO WOLVES. TWO STORIES. ONE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.

Today is International Wolf Day.

And while most of us picture the iconic grey wolf, I want to introduce you to two wolves you may never have heard of.

The Ethiopian wolf.

Found only in the highlands of Ethiopia, this extraordinary species is Africa’s most endangered carnivore — and the world’s rarest canid.

Fewer than 500 remain.

Then there is the red wolf.

Once widespread across the United States, it was declared extinct in the wild in 1980.

Conservation brought it back.

But today, only around two dozen adults and subadults remain in the wild.

Read that again.

Two dozen.

These aren’t creatures from history.

They are alive.

They have families.
They have territories.
They have pups.
They play. They hunt. They survive.

And they are disappearing.

These three pieces are my tribute to two extraordinary wolves that deserve to be known — because you cannot fight to save something you’ve never heard of.

Extinction doesn’t always happen with a final dramatic moment.

Sometimes a habitat disappears.
A disease spreads.
A population gets smaller.

And smaller.

Until there are none.

But it doesn’t have to end that way.

The red wolf has already shown us that extinction can be fought.

The Ethiopian wolf can still be protected.

There is still time.

But only if we care enough to act.

Be honest — had you heard of the Ethiopian wolf or red wolf before today?

And tell me below:

Which endangered species do you think more people need to know about?

Dogs4Wildlife

WORLD ELEPHANT DAY There are some animals that simply stop you in your tracks. For me, elephants are one of them.Intelli...
12/08/2026

WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

There are some animals that simply stop you in your tracks. For me, elephants are one of them.

Intelligent, emotional, fiercely protective and incredibly complex, elephants have so much more going on beneath the surface than we sometimes realise.

These three pieces each capture a different side of them — their strength, their vulnerability and that incredible bond between generations.

But today isn’t just about admiring them. It’s about remembering that their future depends on us.

So I’d love to know…

What is it about elephants that you love most?

Is it their intelligence? Their family bonds? Their sheer size and presence? Or is there something else that makes elephants special to you?

I’d love to hear your answers.



Dogs4Wildlife

Today is World Lion Day When we think of lions, we often think of strength, power and dominance… but to me, some of thei...
10/08/2026

Today is World Lion Day

When we think of lions, we often think of strength, power and dominance… but to me, some of their most beautiful moments are the quieter ones.

The closeness of a pair.
The curiosity in a young face.
The complete trust of a cub sleeping safely against its mother.

These are the moments I wanted to capture in these pieces.

Because lions are so much more than symbols of power. They are families. They form bonds, raise their young, play, rest and protect one another.

Today, on World Lion Day, I’m celebrating these incredible animals — and hoping for a future where they can continue to live wild and free.

Which of these three is your favourite?

Well… this is me trying not to beg… while absolutely begging. 🤣I was incredibly lucky to have three pieces shortlisted f...
21/07/2026

Well… this is me trying not to beg… while absolutely begging. 🤣

I was incredibly lucky to have three pieces shortlisted for the SAA Artist of the Year 2026, and I honestly still can’t quite believe it. To have my work sitting alongside so many talented artists is a real privilege.

If you enjoy my artwork and have a couple of minutes to spare, I’d be so grateful if you could cast a vote for my three pieces.

The good news is you can vote for as many artworks as you like (just once per artwork), so you don’t have to choose just one favourite.

A few things to know:

Click the green thumbs up on each piece you’d like to vote for.

You’ll be asked for your email address (unless you already have a Zealous account).

They will then send you a 6-digit code by email – don’t forget to pop that back into the website, as your vote only counts once you’ve entered the code.

Voting closes at 10pm on Monday 17th August.

Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted, shared my work, liked my posts or simply cheered me on. It genuinely means more than you know. Every vote helps give my work a little more visibility, and for someone trying to turn a passion into a career, that’s incredibly special.

And if my work isn’t your cup of tea, that’s absolutely okay too—there are some phenomenal artists in this competition, so do have a browse and support someone whose work you love.

(There… that’s my polite version of “please vote for me”… I’ll stop pestering now… probably or atleast till the next time 😂)

https://zealous.co/thecassartprize/opportunity/saa-artists-of-the-year-2026/results/finalist/?page=1&search=leah+gardner

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