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Michael has drawn several other wildlife illustrations
which are, at present, only available as key rings, bookmarks or fridge magnets.
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Some of the imagery in this illustration was photographed during a
particularly nice drive to the countryside on the outskirts of Durham City, with
my parents and youngest sister, Sarah. I have always had a great sense of
pleasure at seeing a cornfield, which is littered with the bright scarlet shades
of poppies and this is one the reasons I drew this illustration.
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One of my favourite animals is a red squirrel. I enjoy
watching the way that they move amongst the branches of trees, as well as the
inquisitive way they gaze down at all passers-by from the safety of their
tree-top homes.
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Hedgehogs are private little creatures which have been surrounded by myth and
superstition for centuries. This pair of very young hedgehogs (hoglets) are
exploring their new world for the first time.
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illustration reminds me of an inquisitive character who visits my garden on warm
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This illustration shows young Hedley Hedgehog sitting amongst a
group of scented violets. Hedley likes nothing better than fragrant flowers
- as do a couple of scarlet ladybirds. They have all gathered to enjoy
some of the first spring flowers in the woodland glade.
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I enjoy drawing poppies, I find their colour and brilliance
dazzling. It amazes me that this plant which has such delicate
petals and stems can possess such strong colours and resilience. The
imagery which was used for this illustration was taken near my parental
home in Tanfield Lea, County Durham.
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