Join us in celebrating DSWF’s 40th anniversary with the Mandy Shepherd’s: Dynasties. This special series reflects the strong family ethos that underpins our foundation, showcasing stunning sketches of wildlife in their natural family units.
This artwork, titled “Keeping up with Mum” by Mandy Shepherd, is a heartwarming depiction of an elephant family walking together. Painted with soft, earthy tones, the piece captures the rear view of three adult elephants and a calf, showcasing the strong familial bond and protective nature of these majestic animals. The detailed textures highlight the elephant’s strength, while the gentle lighting adds a sense of peace and unity as the calf hurries to keep up with its family. This portrayal emphasises the importance of family in the wild, echoing the conservation message of preserving these remarkable animals for future generations.
Running until DSWF’s Wildlife Ball on November 15th, we will release four new works each week on a first come first serve basis, with each original artwork beautifully capturing the essence of their subject’s bonds.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Mandy’s artistry as it brings the heart of the wild to life, honouring both her father’s legacy and our commitment to conservation over the past four decades.
Each work will be sold online for £325, with the last piece in the series being auctioned off at our legendary Wildlife Ball. The works will be released on Tuesday to Friday every week until the 15th of November.
Shop all wildlife artwork while supporting DSWF’s conservation projects
Artivism
Art is a powerful medium. It can move people to action, awaken the imagination, and change perceptions. We, and many others, call this ‘artivism’ – a global movement embraced by artists to drive impactful change in the world around us. Through artivism, we can forge a personal connection with iconic animal species we may never have seen in real life or understand the threats to biodiversity and the climate a little better. We can learn of the plight facing our wild world and be challenged to do something about it.
With this in mind, and remaining true to our artistic heritage, Artist of the Month is the latest addition to several ‘Art of Survival’ programmes pioneered by DSWF, including our annual Wildlife Artist of the Year competition, Global Canvas – Children’s Art Competition and Sketch for Wildlife.
Artist of the Month adds individual and personal interpretations of our ‘Art of Survival’ vision and gives wildlife artists a platform to raise awareness for not only their exceptional artworks but their endangered animal muses.
