Art by Chris Birks

I have created Art for pretty much most of my life and have seen art as a vocation, rather than a career or hobby.

Since 2017 I have specialised in painting pet portraits and wildlife in oils at my studio, in Halsall, near Ormskirk in Lancashire. More recently I have looked to develop my skills as an artist by using different mediums such as Watercolour, Pastels and Pen & Ink to create pet portraits, wildlife and new subject matters in people portraits and equine artworks.

My painting style is photorealism so as to capture the heart and soul of the subject in every painting or drawing.

Commissions
A special feature of the painting service I provide is the regular updates that I send to my clients via Messenger on Facebook or email. These include photos of how the painting is developing as well as my comments on progress. My clients tell me that they love to see how the painting comes alive on the canvas.

As well as painting portraits for clients in the UK, I have also shipped paintings to clients around the world including the USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Australia.

I have had many returning clients who have commissioned additional paintings and have also recommended me to their family and friends.

For Sale
I also paint wildlife in oils on canvas, watercolours and pastel drawings with approved reference images provided by photographers worldwide. These are available to buy via the For Sale page on this website.

Please take the time to look around the site to see examples of my work. You can contact me via Instagram – SpurwoodStudio or email – chris@spurwoodstudio.co.uk if you would like to discuss a pet portrait commission or purchase a wildlife painting/drawing. I look forward to hearing from you.