Award winning wildlife artist Gary Hodges was born in Surrey in 1954. Since childhood his deep love for nature led him to observe and photograph wildlife. He now applies this knowledge and passion to his intricate pencil drawings that capture the very essence of his subjects. He travels widely and campaigns for animal welfare charities and conservation projects.

As well as her love of photography, Gloria likes to paint on glass where the translation of light, movement and colour of her images is perfectly expressed in a wonderfully vibrant manner. Working above a light box and as well as using paint brushes, she moves the piece around, blowing on it until satisfied with the paint effect achieved.

Joy's early years were spent in Worcestershire and she later studied art at Halesowen College. The masters of the Italian Renaissance, particularly Michelangelo, and Rembrandt provided her main inspiration as her fascination grew with the drawing techniques that could bring vibrancy and movement onto canvas and paper.

Growing up in North Yorkshire, Alan first picked up a paintbrush at the age of eight. He was first fascinated by birds but quickly moved on to observe the natural world around him. After Middlesborough Art College he studied zoology at Leeds and Bristol University. Since his first solo exhibition at the age of eighteen, his work has appeared in museums, galleries and public and private collections worldwide.

Born in Guildford, Surrey into a creative family, Debra's artistic background was initially geared more towards photography than painting. Now living in Hampshire, she recalls that, from her earliest childhood, the sea with its continually changing moods has always been her greatest source of inspiration.

Self taught, Warwick has been drawing for as long as he can remember and his childhood inspiration was the characters created by Walt Disney. Although more recently acclaimed for his humorous and affectionate depictions of animals, his early professional commissions were more traditional portraits of birds.

Cecil graduated from Brighton Art College in 1983. Encouraged by his father Sean, a much-respected sculptor and inspired by the Tuscan light and Venetian architecture and atmosphere during family holidays abroad, he has become known for his romantic and colourful paintings of Italy.

Growing up in a rural Staffordshire village introduced John to the beauty of the countryside. He started painting as a hobby that gradually developed over time to become his full-time career. Many long hours spent in the studio perfecting his drawing and painting skills have resulted in ever increasing demand for his work.

Rob has painted all his life. On completion of his course at Art College, he managed to secure work painting a mural for a theme restaurant and he has made his living painting ever since. Ideas and inspiration come from anywhere but his recent landscapes capture the changing light and colours in the countryside that surrounds him.