Original image used with permission from Donna Jennings.
David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year competition 2025
"Wild Embrace" Coloured pencil on drafting film
Original image used with permission from Sabine Bernert.
Sketch for Survival 2024
Title: Into the dark
I choose a Kakapo to draw attention to a lesser known species on the IUCN list while representing NZ. As of 27/05/25 there are only 242 members left, the population having recently dropped due to the death of a few vital members.
This artwork made it into the top 150, awarded Highly Commended.