An ardent conservationist, Robert became involved with The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent in 2018 after watching the heart- warming TV show. After deciding to paint Maya’s portrait to raise money for the charity, he unveiled his creation in May – raising £2600 in the process. Robert, who received a commendation from the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year panel in 2010, reveals: “I had the opportunity to get up close with big cats and feed them by hand. The most amazing thing was being able to show Maya her portrait and see her recognise herself. It was the starting point for this collection.”
“I like to include the supernatural or portray animals as totems and idols.”
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