Nigel Artingstall is a highly accomplished British wildlife artist. He regularly exhibits at Royal Academy art events, is frequently featured in magazines and has had his images selected for greeting cards and calendars by numerous publishers and organisations, including the RSPB. Nigel also donates his artwork to support conservation efforts. Beccy Speight, Chief Executive of the RSPB, and Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive of the RSPCA, have both described his work as “stunning.”

From a young age, Nigel was fascinated by wildlife, spending much of his time studying the flora and fauna around his hometown. His artistic talent emerged early, with pencil drawings and slate etchings, and by the age of eleven, he was selling his work to friends, relatives, and teachers.

After experimenting with various mediums, Nigel found that water-based gouache offered the versatility and fine detail he sought. His distinctive technique combines airbrushed backgrounds with meticulously painted foregrounds using fine sable brushes, creating a three-dimensional, photorealistic effect.

A self-taught artist, Nigel became a full-time professional in 1989. His work is represented in prestigious galleries and he continues to paint from his home studio in Bolton.