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Tell Hicks
Art
Portraits
01
CJP Ionides
Date: 1982
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
02
Margaret
Date: 1982
Margaret's husband was a roofer and he installed a skylight in my studio to let in natural light. Instead of payment, he asked me to paint a picture of his wife Margaret, as a present. Her favourite pet was her Mexican Red Knee tarantula.
Margaret's husband was a roofer and he installed a skylight in my studio to let in natural light. Instead of payment, he asked me to paint a picture of his wife Margaret, as a present. Her favourite pet was her Mexican Red Knee tarantula.
03
Tell’s Son, Ben
Date: 1982
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Egg tempera on a gessoed panel
A painting of my five-year-old son, Ben, dressed up as William Tell’s son.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Egg tempera on a gessoed panel
A painting of my five-year-old son, Ben, dressed up as William Tell’s son.
04
John Foden
Date: 1989
Size: 24in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
John Foden was a close friend of mine; we worked together in a zoo in the English Midlands. John kept a collection of cobras, including a king cobra, which is depicted in the painting. John also had wolf hybrids as pets; he was the first person I knew who kept these animals as pets. John also had a love for Scottish wildcats, one of which is depicted in the painting.
Size: 24in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
John Foden was a close friend of mine; we worked together in a zoo in the English Midlands. John kept a collection of cobras, including a king cobra, which is depicted in the painting. John also had wolf hybrids as pets; he was the first person I knew who kept these animals as pets. John also had a love for Scottish wildcats, one of which is depicted in the painting.
05
Molyneux at the Races
Date: 1991
A commissioned portrait of a local man at Haydock Racecourse. The jockey in the background is a famous jockey named Lestor Piggott.
A commissioned portrait of a local man at Haydock Racecourse. The jockey in the background is a famous jockey named Lestor Piggott.
06
Canon Frank Ripley, Saint Edmond Arrowsmith, Wigan
Date: 1991
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The painting was commissioned by the Church to mark Canon Ripley’s retirement. In the background is a stained-glass window that was commissioned by Canon Ripley himself. I spent time in the church, self-consciously among worshippers, making sketches to capture the detail and color of the window.
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The painting was commissioned by the Church to mark Canon Ripley’s retirement. In the background is a stained-glass window that was commissioned by Canon Ripley himself. I spent time in the church, self-consciously among worshippers, making sketches to capture the detail and color of the window.
07
Tyler Children with Sun Conure
Date: 1991
Size: 36in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was a commissioned piece showing the Tyler children with their pet conure.
Size: 36in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was a commissioned piece showing the Tyler children with their pet conure.
08
Ted Tyler
Date: 1991
Size: 20in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
At the time, Ted Tyler was working as a craftsman at Windsor Castle. The painting captures some of the tools of his craft along with two of his many interests, whiskey and beer.
Size: 20in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
At the time, Ted Tyler was working as a craftsman at Windsor Castle. The painting captures some of the tools of his craft along with two of his many interests, whiskey and beer.
09
Three Sisters Portrait
Date: 1992
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: This is a commissioned painting of three young sisters. For portraits with children as the subject, I like to know what their hobbies are. For example, if a young boy likes planes, I might ask him to pose with one of his toy planes; if later in life he becomes a pilot, the painting would make a great connection to his earlier interests.
The three sisters had so many interests, it was hard to capture them in the portrait.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: This is a commissioned painting of three young sisters. For portraits with children as the subject, I like to know what their hobbies are. For example, if a young boy likes planes, I might ask him to pose with one of his toy planes; if later in life he becomes a pilot, the painting would make a great connection to his earlier interests.
The three sisters had so many interests, it was hard to capture them in the portrait.
10
Alice with Butterflies
Date: 1992
Size: 14.5” x 20”
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: Young girl (Samantha Jones) dressed as Alice, sat on a blanket on the lawn with a basket of flowers. Butterflies (Cabbage Whites) surround her, and one settles on her finger.
Size: 14.5” x 20”
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: Young girl (Samantha Jones) dressed as Alice, sat on a blanket on the lawn with a basket of flowers. Butterflies (Cabbage Whites) surround her, and one settles on her finger.
11
Alice Reading in the Garden
Date: 1992
Size: 16in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is one of a series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The mother of the girl who posed for this painting made the dress that she is wearing. She did a superb job.
Size: 16in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is one of a series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The mother of the girl who posed for this painting made the dress that she is wearing. She did a superb job.
12
Alice Under a Tree
Date: 1992
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is another in the series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The setting for this painting was the garden of the girl’s family. I painted a heart on the tree next to the girl’s arm to show her abbreviated name.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is another in the series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The setting for this painting was the garden of the girl’s family. I painted a heart on the tree next to the girl’s arm to show her abbreviated name.
13
Leon and Spike
Date: 1992
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is a painting of Leon and Spike in the Lake District of England. I often created more than one version of a painting when I thought that I could achieve a better composition. This is the first version of the painting.
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is a painting of Leon and Spike in the Lake District of England. I often created more than one version of a painting when I thought that I could achieve a better composition. This is the first version of the painting.
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14
Lost in Thought (Girl in a Green Sari)
Date: 1992
Size: 24in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This portrait was painted with the help of a few work colleagues when I lived in Norfolk, England, one of whom modeled for me. The sari and jewelry were lent by the wife of a work colleague to help create an exotic image.
Size: 24in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This portrait was painted with the help of a few work colleagues when I lived in Norfolk, England, one of whom modeled for me. The sari and jewelry were lent by the wife of a work colleague to help create an exotic image.
15
Ben with Falcon
Date: 1992
Size: 20in x 14in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this painting, my son Ben is holding a Lagger Falcon, a species form India. Ben was keen on falconry and often came out with me when I was hunting with Birds of Prey.
Size: 20in x 14in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this painting, my son Ben is holding a Lagger Falcon, a species form India. Ben was keen on falconry and often came out with me when I was hunting with Birds of Prey.
16
Trevor Smith
Date: 1992
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Trevor has a company called "Animals Work". Trevor still uses this portrait to advertise his business. He is licensed to work with animals ranging from flies to elephants.
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Trevor has a company called "Animals Work". Trevor still uses this portrait to advertise his business. He is licensed to work with animals ranging from flies to elephants.
17
Jo and the Donkey Foal
Date: 1993
Size: 20in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by pleasant memories of a family picnic in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK.
Size: 20in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by pleasant memories of a family picnic in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK.
18
Jim Pether
Date: 2005
Size: 30in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Jim has been a friend of mine for decades. He asked me to paint a picture of him at his zoo/reptile park on Grand Canaria (a Spanish island off the coast of Africa). He invited me to go over there and stay with him while I painted his portrait, and I put together this image of him with his Komodo Dragons. He seemed quite pleased with the painting.
Size: 30in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Jim has been a friend of mine for decades. He asked me to paint a picture of him at his zoo/reptile park on Grand Canaria (a Spanish island off the coast of Africa). He invited me to go over there and stay with him while I painted his portrait, and I put together this image of him with his Komodo Dragons. He seemed quite pleased with the painting.
19
Philippe de Vosjoli
Date: 2005
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait of Philippe de Vosjoli was commissioned for the North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC) in recognition of Philippe’s contribution to reptile husbandry. He was a pioneer in the field and has written extensively on the breeding of reptiles and amphibians. He also created the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. In this painting, he is holding Rhacodactylus leachianus, a species of giant gecko found in New Caledonia.
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait of Philippe de Vosjoli was commissioned for the North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC) in recognition of Philippe’s contribution to reptile husbandry. He was a pioneer in the field and has written extensively on the breeding of reptiles and amphibians. He also created the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. In this painting, he is holding Rhacodactylus leachianus, a species of giant gecko found in New Caledonia.
20
Ty Park
Date: 2006
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this portrait, I have captured a good friend of mine in a typically relaxed pose. Ty is a well-respected contributor to the herpetological community in the USA. In 2022 he established a Reptile Zoo, Education, and Conservation Center called Iguanaland, which is open to the public. He is also known for his generous charitable contributions to reptile and amphibian conservation.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this portrait, I have captured a good friend of mine in a typically relaxed pose. Ty is a well-respected contributor to the herpetological community in the USA. In 2022 he established a Reptile Zoo, Education, and Conservation Center called Iguanaland, which is open to the public. He is also known for his generous charitable contributions to reptile and amphibian conservation.
21
Clark Family Portrait
Date: 2006
Size: 24ins x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This was a commissioned portrait. I went to school with Julian Clark who sometimes came with me to Burnham Common when I was looking for snakes. He often said, jokingly, that he would hold my coat when I found a snake.
Size: 24ins x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This was a commissioned portrait. I went to school with Julian Clark who sometimes came with me to Burnham Common when I was looking for snakes. He often said, jokingly, that he would hold my coat when I found a snake.
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Pete Gardiner (Tattoo Pete)
Date: 2007
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned portrait of Pete Gardiner, a larger-than-life character who, for many years, was the auctioneer at the charity auctions held during the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Florida.
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned portrait of Pete Gardiner, a larger-than-life character who, for many years, was the auctioneer at the charity auctions held during the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Florida.
23
H. Bernard Ashley
Date: 2007
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait was commissioned for Bob Ashley and based on photographs he gave me. Sadly, his dad died before the painting was commissioned. Bob’s dad used to come along to NARBC shows and helped out in various ways, such as collecting money and handing out wristbands. A copy of the painting is displayed in a bar he frequented in his hometown of Palm Springs so his friends could remember him. I added the palm trees in the background in recognition of his home setting.
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait was commissioned for Bob Ashley and based on photographs he gave me. Sadly, his dad died before the painting was commissioned. Bob’s dad used to come along to NARBC shows and helped out in various ways, such as collecting money and handing out wristbands. A copy of the painting is displayed in a bar he frequented in his hometown of Palm Springs so his friends could remember him. I added the palm trees in the background in recognition of his home setting.
24
The Goodman Family
Date: 2009
Size: 43in x 59in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned family portrait of Todd Goodman and his family; Todd is a good friend and supporter of my work.
Size: 43in x 59in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned family portrait of Todd Goodman and his family; Todd is a good friend and supporter of my work.
25
Jon Coote
Date: 2009
Size: 31.5in x 23.5in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting of my friend, Jon Coote, is based on a photo session with Jon on South Mountain, Pheonix, Arizona. A small Crotalus willardi is included in the bottom right hand corner.
Size: 31.5in x 23.5in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting of my friend, Jon Coote, is based on a photo session with Jon on South Mountain, Pheonix, Arizona. A small Crotalus willardi is included in the bottom right hand corner.
26
Geronimo
Date: 2015
Size: 48in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this portrait, I researched various photographs of Geronimo, obtaining a sense of his appearance, dress, footwear, and the rifles he used. The rock formation is typical of the terrain found in the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. This is an area Geronimo is known to have hidden when being chased by the America Army. The painting is on view at the Geronimo Art Center, Cochise County Museum, New Mexico.
Size: 48in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this portrait, I researched various photographs of Geronimo, obtaining a sense of his appearance, dress, footwear, and the rifles he used. The rock formation is typical of the terrain found in the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. This is an area Geronimo is known to have hidden when being chased by the America Army. The painting is on view at the Geronimo Art Center, Cochise County Museum, New Mexico.
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CJP Ionides
Date: 1982
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
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CJP Ionides
Date: 1982
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
Size: 24in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this painting, I got in touch with Margaret Lane, who wrote the book Snake Man: Life of CJP Ionides. She had spent several weeks staying with Ionides while writing the book. My father was of a similar build to Ionides and he posed for me. I put a clay model that I had made of a Gaboon Viper on his lap. Actually, it was the wrong species of snake, but I never got around to changing it. While I was getting ready to paint, my father lit up a smoke, hanging his hand like a cobra rising up about to strike. I thought his pose looked so good that I made him stay like that for hours. For the painting, I had to change his face to look more like Ionides, and I dressed him in similar clothes to those worn by Ionides.
02
Margaret
Date: 1982
Margaret's husband was a roofer and he installed a skylight in my studio to let in natural light. Instead of payment, he asked me to paint a picture of his wife Margaret, as a present. Her favourite pet was her Mexican Red Knee tarantula.
Margaret's husband was a roofer and he installed a skylight in my studio to let in natural light. Instead of payment, he asked me to paint a picture of his wife Margaret, as a present. Her favourite pet was her Mexican Red Knee tarantula.
03
Tell’s Son, Ben
Date: 1982
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Egg tempera on a gessoed panel
A painting of my five-year-old son, Ben, dressed up as William Tell’s son.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Egg tempera on a gessoed panel
A painting of my five-year-old son, Ben, dressed up as William Tell’s son.
04
John Foden
Date: 1989
Size: 24in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
John Foden was a close friend of mine; we worked together in a zoo in the English Midlands. John kept a collection of cobras, including a king cobra, which is depicted in the painting. John also had wolf hybrids as pets; he was the first person I knew who kept these animals as pets. John also had a love for Scottish wildcats, one of which is depicted in the painting.
Size: 24in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
John Foden was a close friend of mine; we worked together in a zoo in the English Midlands. John kept a collection of cobras, including a king cobra, which is depicted in the painting. John also had wolf hybrids as pets; he was the first person I knew who kept these animals as pets. John also had a love for Scottish wildcats, one of which is depicted in the painting.
05
Molyneux at the Races
Date: 1991
A commissioned portrait of a local man at Haydock Racecourse. The jockey in the background is a famous jockey named Lestor Piggott.
A commissioned portrait of a local man at Haydock Racecourse. The jockey in the background is a famous jockey named Lestor Piggott.
06
Canon Frank Ripley, Saint Edmond Arrowsmith, Wigan
Date: 1991
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The painting was commissioned by the Church to mark Canon Ripley’s retirement. In the background is a stained-glass window that was commissioned by Canon Ripley himself. I spent time in the church, self-consciously among worshippers, making sketches to capture the detail and color of the window.
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The painting was commissioned by the Church to mark Canon Ripley’s retirement. In the background is a stained-glass window that was commissioned by Canon Ripley himself. I spent time in the church, self-consciously among worshippers, making sketches to capture the detail and color of the window.
07
Tyler Children with Sun Conure
Date: 1991
Size: 36in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was a commissioned piece showing the Tyler children with their pet conure.
Size: 36in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was a commissioned piece showing the Tyler children with their pet conure.
08
Ted Tyler
Date: 1991
Size: 20in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
At the time, Ted Tyler was working as a craftsman at Windsor Castle. The painting captures some of the tools of his craft along with two of his many interests, whiskey and beer.
Size: 20in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
At the time, Ted Tyler was working as a craftsman at Windsor Castle. The painting captures some of the tools of his craft along with two of his many interests, whiskey and beer.
09
Three Sisters Portrait
Date: 1992
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: This is a commissioned painting of three young sisters. For portraits with children as the subject, I like to know what their hobbies are. For example, if a young boy likes planes, I might ask him to pose with one of his toy planes; if later in life he becomes a pilot, the painting would make a great connection to his earlier interests.
The three sisters had so many interests, it was hard to capture them in the portrait.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: This is a commissioned painting of three young sisters. For portraits with children as the subject, I like to know what their hobbies are. For example, if a young boy likes planes, I might ask him to pose with one of his toy planes; if later in life he becomes a pilot, the painting would make a great connection to his earlier interests.
The three sisters had so many interests, it was hard to capture them in the portrait.
10
Alice with Butterflies
Date: 1992
Size: 14.5” x 20”
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: Young girl (Samantha Jones) dressed as Alice, sat on a blanket on the lawn with a basket of flowers. Butterflies (Cabbage Whites) surround her, and one settles on her finger.
Size: 14.5” x 20”
Material: Oil on canvas
Description: Young girl (Samantha Jones) dressed as Alice, sat on a blanket on the lawn with a basket of flowers. Butterflies (Cabbage Whites) surround her, and one settles on her finger.
11
Alice Reading in the Garden
Date: 1992
Size: 16in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is one of a series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The mother of the girl who posed for this painting made the dress that she is wearing. She did a superb job.
Size: 16in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is one of a series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The mother of the girl who posed for this painting made the dress that she is wearing. She did a superb job.
12
Alice Under a Tree
Date: 1992
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is another in the series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The setting for this painting was the garden of the girl’s family. I painted a heart on the tree next to the girl’s arm to show her abbreviated name.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is another in the series of paintings that I did based on the story, Alice in Wonderland. The setting for this painting was the garden of the girl’s family. I painted a heart on the tree next to the girl’s arm to show her abbreviated name.
13
Leon and Spike
Date: 1992
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is a painting of Leon and Spike in the Lake District of England. I often created more than one version of a painting when I thought that I could achieve a better composition. This is the first version of the painting.
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
This image is a painting of Leon and Spike in the Lake District of England. I often created more than one version of a painting when I thought that I could achieve a better composition. This is the first version of the painting.
14
Lost in Thought (Girl in a Green Sari)
Date: 1992
Size: 24in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This portrait was painted with the help of a few work colleagues when I lived in Norfolk, England, one of whom modeled for me. The sari and jewelry were lent by the wife of a work colleague to help create an exotic image.
Size: 24in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This portrait was painted with the help of a few work colleagues when I lived in Norfolk, England, one of whom modeled for me. The sari and jewelry were lent by the wife of a work colleague to help create an exotic image.
15
Ben with Falcon
Date: 1992
Size: 20in x 14in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this painting, my son Ben is holding a Lagger Falcon, a species form India. Ben was keen on falconry and often came out with me when I was hunting with Birds of Prey.
Size: 20in x 14in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this painting, my son Ben is holding a Lagger Falcon, a species form India. Ben was keen on falconry and often came out with me when I was hunting with Birds of Prey.
16
Trevor Smith
Date: 1992
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Trevor has a company called "Animals Work". Trevor still uses this portrait to advertise his business. He is licensed to work with animals ranging from flies to elephants.
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Trevor has a company called "Animals Work". Trevor still uses this portrait to advertise his business. He is licensed to work with animals ranging from flies to elephants.
17
Jo and the Donkey Foal
Date: 1993
Size: 20in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by pleasant memories of a family picnic in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK.
Size: 20in x 16in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting was inspired by pleasant memories of a family picnic in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK.
18
Jim Pether
Date: 2005
Size: 30in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Jim has been a friend of mine for decades. He asked me to paint a picture of him at his zoo/reptile park on Grand Canaria (a Spanish island off the coast of Africa). He invited me to go over there and stay with him while I painted his portrait, and I put together this image of him with his Komodo Dragons. He seemed quite pleased with the painting.
Size: 30in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
Jim has been a friend of mine for decades. He asked me to paint a picture of him at his zoo/reptile park on Grand Canaria (a Spanish island off the coast of Africa). He invited me to go over there and stay with him while I painted his portrait, and I put together this image of him with his Komodo Dragons. He seemed quite pleased with the painting.
19
Philippe de Vosjoli
Date: 2005
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait of Philippe de Vosjoli was commissioned for the North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC) in recognition of Philippe’s contribution to reptile husbandry. He was a pioneer in the field and has written extensively on the breeding of reptiles and amphibians. He also created the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. In this painting, he is holding Rhacodactylus leachianus, a species of giant gecko found in New Caledonia.
Size: 28in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait of Philippe de Vosjoli was commissioned for the North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC) in recognition of Philippe’s contribution to reptile husbandry. He was a pioneer in the field and has written extensively on the breeding of reptiles and amphibians. He also created the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. In this painting, he is holding Rhacodactylus leachianus, a species of giant gecko found in New Caledonia.
20
Ty Park
Date: 2006
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this portrait, I have captured a good friend of mine in a typically relaxed pose. Ty is a well-respected contributor to the herpetological community in the USA. In 2022 he established a Reptile Zoo, Education, and Conservation Center called Iguanaland, which is open to the public. He is also known for his generous charitable contributions to reptile and amphibian conservation.
Size: 30in x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
In this portrait, I have captured a good friend of mine in a typically relaxed pose. Ty is a well-respected contributor to the herpetological community in the USA. In 2022 he established a Reptile Zoo, Education, and Conservation Center called Iguanaland, which is open to the public. He is also known for his generous charitable contributions to reptile and amphibian conservation.
21
Clark Family Portrait
Date: 2006
Size: 24ins x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This was a commissioned portrait. I went to school with Julian Clark who sometimes came with me to Burnham Common when I was looking for snakes. He often said, jokingly, that he would hold my coat when I found a snake.
Size: 24ins x 20in
Material: Oil on canvas
This was a commissioned portrait. I went to school with Julian Clark who sometimes came with me to Burnham Common when I was looking for snakes. He often said, jokingly, that he would hold my coat when I found a snake.
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Pete Gardiner (Tattoo Pete)
Date: 2007
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned portrait of Pete Gardiner, a larger-than-life character who, for many years, was the auctioneer at the charity auctions held during the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Florida.
Size: 32in x 24in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned portrait of Pete Gardiner, a larger-than-life character who, for many years, was the auctioneer at the charity auctions held during the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Florida.
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H. Bernard Ashley
Date: 2007
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait was commissioned for Bob Ashley and based on photographs he gave me. Sadly, his dad died before the painting was commissioned. Bob’s dad used to come along to NARBC shows and helped out in various ways, such as collecting money and handing out wristbands. A copy of the painting is displayed in a bar he frequented in his hometown of Palm Springs so his friends could remember him. I added the palm trees in the background in recognition of his home setting.
Size: 16in x 12in
Material: Oil on canvas
The portrait was commissioned for Bob Ashley and based on photographs he gave me. Sadly, his dad died before the painting was commissioned. Bob’s dad used to come along to NARBC shows and helped out in various ways, such as collecting money and handing out wristbands. A copy of the painting is displayed in a bar he frequented in his hometown of Palm Springs so his friends could remember him. I added the palm trees in the background in recognition of his home setting.
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The Goodman Family
Date: 2009
Size: 43in x 59in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned family portrait of Todd Goodman and his family; Todd is a good friend and supporter of my work.
Size: 43in x 59in
Material: Oil on canvas
A commissioned family portrait of Todd Goodman and his family; Todd is a good friend and supporter of my work.
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Jon Coote
Date: 2009
Size: 31.5in x 23.5in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting of my friend, Jon Coote, is based on a photo session with Jon on South Mountain, Pheonix, Arizona. A small Crotalus willardi is included in the bottom right hand corner.
Size: 31.5in x 23.5in
Material: Oil on canvas
This painting of my friend, Jon Coote, is based on a photo session with Jon on South Mountain, Pheonix, Arizona. A small Crotalus willardi is included in the bottom right hand corner.
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Geronimo
Date: 2015
Size: 48in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this portrait, I researched various photographs of Geronimo, obtaining a sense of his appearance, dress, footwear, and the rifles he used. The rock formation is typical of the terrain found in the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. This is an area Geronimo is known to have hidden when being chased by the America Army. The painting is on view at the Geronimo Art Center, Cochise County Museum, New Mexico.
Size: 48in x 36in
Material: Oil on canvas
For this portrait, I researched various photographs of Geronimo, obtaining a sense of his appearance, dress, footwear, and the rifles he used. The rock formation is typical of the terrain found in the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. This is an area Geronimo is known to have hidden when being chased by the America Army. The painting is on view at the Geronimo Art Center, Cochise County Museum, New Mexico.
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