Michael Demain

Born in Accrington in 1957 Michael Demain is a professional wildlife artist who didn’t pick up a paint brush until he was 37!

He has however had a lifelong interest in the natural world and in particular birds which have lured him far and wide across Europe and so naturally it is birds which feature prominently in his wildlife paintings. His favourite wildlife artist is Robert Bateman who he has taken great inspiration from over the years; using Gouche, acrylic and his most recent work has been in Oils, which he really likes because of the slow drying properties.

He also works tirelessly with the RSPB on the conservation of birds of prey in the Bowland fells near to his home.