David Shepherd Originals Circle

Our founder, David Shepherd, was one of the world’s most talented and prolific wildlife artists who lived and breathed the ‘Art of Survival.’ He travelled and painted widely, inspiring people through his unique artistic talent capturing some of the world’s most precious and endangered wildlife.

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is dedicated to cataloguing as many of his original artworks as possible to showcase the global reach of his work. With the exact number of David Shepherd originals unknown, we are turning to owners and collectors to seek them out.

To honour David’s considerable art legacy, we are calling on all owners of David Shepherd original artworks to join the David Shepherd Originals Circle. Our aim is to celebrate David’s work together and build an important catalogue of his work around the world – something that has never happened before.

Your artwork is likely to be an original if:

• It is signed by David Shepherd.
• The brush or pencil marks are clearly visible.
• It is open and not behind glass – oil or acrylic paintings are rarely enclosed.

Your artwork is NOT an original if:

• It has a number written in a bottom corner – this is likely to be a limited-edition print.
• It is mounted – generally only prints are displayed in a mount.
• It has a title or name of the artwork/artist printed at the top or bottom.

However, there are always exceptions to the rules – particularly where original sketches are concerned.

If you are in any doubt, please contact us on 01483 272323 or dswf@davidshepherd.org