Joel Merriner - Cornwall

THE ARTIST:
I was born in Bath in 1970. After spending my early childhood in Australia and New Zealand, where my interest in wildlife began, I moved with my family to Cornwall, where I have lived on and off for over twenty years. In 1990-'92 I studied Wildlife Illustration at Carmarthen College of Technology and Art, gaining a HND in the subject.

After leaving college I spent some time working in the animation business as a storyboard artist, until several years ago when I decided to concentrate on my wildlife art. Since then I have exhibited work locally and nationwide, and have produced pieces for the World Wide Fund for Nature and the International Primate Protection league.

Please note that the artist is available for private commissions.

JOINT EXHIBITIONS:
2000 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art
1999 Wildlife Art Society, Bath
1999 Three Spires Art, Truro
1999 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art
1998 Three Spires Art, Truro
1997 Three Spires Art, Truro
1996 Howlett and Port Lympne House Wildlife Art Exhibition
1996 Jamaica Inn
1996 Three Spires Art, Truro

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
1999 Berkeley Gallery, Falmouth
1999 Pictures and Things Gallery, Helston
1998 World Wide Fund for Nature Exhibition, Gweek
1997 Mullion Gallery

AWARDS:
Joint Winner BBC Wildlife Magazine's Green Cartoon Competition - Comic Strip section
Specially Commended Single Cartoon Section
Blue Riband Award, Three Spires Art

STUDIO:
8 Pine Close, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8QG
Tel: +44 (0)1326 564556

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