Chris Hindley
LIVES:
Cheshire, England
PARENTS:Â
When Chris’ dad retired he went on a bird carving course, Chris was given a bird carving kit of a Cedar Goldeneye for Christmas and this was to become his first carving. Quickly followed by a Shoveler Hen.
CAREER:Â
In 1993 he joined the BDWCA and later that same year he picked up a couple of rosettes, no first but never the less he was hooked.
AWARDS:Â
Chris has won and continues to win many awards, his main awards are The Bird Illustrated Award, The Birds, Birds Birds Gallery Award and The Arcadia Award.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:Â
Wood
SUBJECTS OF WORK:Â
A folk artist from Cheshire, England, Chris draws his influence from both his own observations of birds and the early decoys of North America.
A strong belief in the simplicity of line, form and colour direct the final and original designs for which he is known both at home and abroad.
EXHIBITIONS:Â
The Wildlife Artist of the Year, The National Exhibition of Wildlife Art, The Society of Wildlife Artist annual show, and has been selected to show at Birds in Art in the USA
Chris Hindley sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
