Dingo Puppy & Andy Meddick MP (AJP) Portrait

'Shining A Light' is an artwork that opens our eyes to the hidden atrocities in how animals are sometimes treated.

I was granted permission from Andy to share my portrait study of him. I used a traditional 'Zorn Palette' to enhance some lovely warm golden tones to give the composition a luminous feel. An MP (Member of Parliament) for the Animal Justice Party in Victoria, Andy is a tireless animal rights advocate with a passion to protect ALL species. A courageous motivator for the cause, he fights hard to ensure laws are put into place so that animals are protected and not exploited or harmed by humans - not an easy job! He leads the way globally in such matters.

Sadly Dingoes are shot, abused and/or suffer slow agonising deaths from being the victims of the lethal 1080 poison that affects many species. Puppies such as the one in this artwork have also been known to be purposefully run over by motorists, labeled as wild dogs or a pest which allows them to be killed indiscriminately. The dingo is perfectly evolved for the Australian environment, a valuable part of the ecosystem in which they belong and must be diligently protected otherwise they will become extinct forever. Check out the Animal Justice Party online and see the amazing work they are doing!

This one-off original artwork was painted with high quality Langridge Professional Artists' Oil (handmade in Melbourne). It is finished with Windsor & Newton Gloss varnish for UV protection and longevity. A collectors authenticity certificate is included for valuation & insurance purposes.

Artwork size: 29.7cm (w) x 42cm (H)
Mat Size :40.6cm (w) x 50.9cm (H)

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Nicola McLeay is a New Zealand born realism artist & visionary of public exhibition space 'Lighthouse Gallery' located in Port Macquarie NSW.

Her focus is on translating the beauty she sees in the world onto an eclectic range of media surfaces for others to enjoy. Landscapes; wildlife; portraiture; and unique custom made snowboard's are her specialties. Nicola takes pride in using top quality products & pigments to create her masterpieces for strength & longevity. Handmade Langridge Oils' from Melbourne are her medium of choice for such finely detailed & comprehensive brushwork.

Nicola grew up on a large scale high country farm in the mountainous region of the deep south of NZ. A picturesque but very challenging environment from snow blizzards & extreme frosts to spring blossoms & lush green hills. This lifestyle undoubtedly moulded her appreciation for the beauty of nature & continues to influence the art she creates.

Nicola has worked for & with numerous art galleries over her 19 year fine art & graphic design career. Having gained valuable experience dealing with commercial & private art collections, corporate art leasing, home staging, exhibition design & curation.

Nicola has completed over 200+ personalised commissions above & beyond her gallery affiliated sales, her works of art can be found in collections all over the world. Her originals are increasingly desirable as she displays her constantly evolving style, impressive technical skill & eye for detail.