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Community Art, Graffiti, Murals, Wildlife Art

Llanhilleth Community Mural

A few months ago I was approached by Helen Cunningham, the local labour councillor for Llanhilleth. She was looking to develop a community arts project to brighten up Llanhilleth. I was very taken with Helen's vision and enthusiasm for…

Graffiti, Murals, School projects, Wildlife Art

Troedyrhiw School Graffiti Mural

Graffiti spray mural painted for a school in South Wales. The mural features bees, butterflies, flowers and colourful insects.

Community Art, Graffiti, Murals, Wildlife Art

The Works Mural

Nature mural in Ebbw Vale for the Gwent Wildlife Trust

Digital, Illustration, School projects, Wildlife Art

Little Dragons

Illustrated interactive PowerPoint project for Bridgend Council. Designed as a learning resource about newts and lizards.

Illustration, Murals, Wildlife Art

Afon-y-Felin School Nature Murals

Finishing off the Kenfig project The final stage of the Kenfig mural was for me to install these hand painted vinyl stickers. All of the creatures are important species found at Kenfig NNR. Many of the creatures on the stickers are repeated on the main mural on the visitors centre, including; great crested newt; emperor moth; dark green fritillary; and poplar beetle. It is hoped that the stickers will help reinforce the pupil's knowledge and interest in the unique habitats around Kenfig. All the stickers were painted in acrylics by pupils from years 3,4,5 & 6 from the school. I added the drop shadows after the installation to give them a bit of 'pop'.