The School Run

Original, Painting | 18 × 13 cm | Unframed

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Oil on card
18 x 13 cm

‘The School Run’ by Mandy Shepherd beautifully captures the nurturing side of polar bears. A mother bear gently watches over her two playful cubs as they huddle close for warmth, reassurance and protection. Rendered in soft, muted tones that mirror the Arctic’s chilly landscape, the painting highlights the tenderness of family life amidst the harshness of the wild. The mother’s protective posture and the cubs’ inquisitive expressions evoke a sense of love, care, and survival, underscoring the critical need to safeguard these vulnerable bears for future generations.

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Africa & Beyond Exhibition

Africa and Beyond is a new exciting exhibition we're running alongside Wildlife Artist of the Year, celebrating Mandy's passion for conservation.

Daughter of the legendary David Shepherd CBE, Mandy Shepherd is renowned for her evocative wildlife and military paintings which blend precision with emotion in every brushstroke.

Her artwork spans the sweeping plains of Africa to Royal Navy ships at sea, each piece informed by lived experience and deep personal connection.

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025 Finalists