Cuban Crocodile Taking a Bath

ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This painting was created especially for this competition and as a continuation to the 100 Days of Endangered Species (#100endangeredanimals on Instagram)—a project of 100 small paintings of critically endangered animal species that Anna worked on during the lockdown of 2020 raising money for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. While working on this project she discovered many new (to her) animals that inspired her pictures—one of them the Cuban crocodile.

Medium: Watercolour on paper
Category: Animal Behaviour

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Anna Shuttlewood is a professional artist and illustrator with a BA in Mural Painting & Fine Arts. She’s the author & illustrator of over 20 children’s books. Anna designs greetings cards for Two Bad Mice Publishing. With particular interest in drawing animals, Anna uses traditional painting and drawing techniques such as watercolour, gouache and ink. When not writing or illustrating books Anna often works on projects that support social and environmental issues.

ABOUT WILDLIFE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This artwork was selected for exhibition in Wildlife Artist of the Year, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s internationally acclaimed competition celebrating the very best in wildlife art while raising vital funds for conservation.

YOUR PURCHASE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
50% of the proceeds from this sale will support David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our conservation partners across Africa and Asia. Together, we fight wildlife crime and protect endangered species, from frontline action to global policy.

SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please note that shipping costs are not included in the purchase price for this artwork, and there may be additional customs charges for deliveries outside the UK.  Upon purchase, a member of the DSWF team will be in touch to discuss collection or delivery options.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
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