Lone Bee, acrylic on canvas, 10x8in (25x20cm). ‘I chose a small canvas for this piece to complement the bee. I didn’t want the size to overpower the image, as the bee is the significant focal point of the painting. Layers of gold, turquoise and a splash of pale pink adorn the canvas to show the beauty of the bee, which represents the jewel of the earth.’
Winner of The Artist Editor’s Choice Award in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year competition 2022, Annabel Thornton captures the character of an animal juxtaposed with unique backgrounds of pattern and texture. Sometimes the subject cannot immediately be seen; the audience must participate to spot a creature in its habitat, similar to the experience of being at the zoo.