Born in West Houghton, Lancashire, Rodger McPhail is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished wildlife artists working in Britain today. After studying at both Liverpool and Coventry Art Colleges, he achieved the rare distinction of having a painting featured on the front cover of The Shooting Times at just 19. Equally at home in watercolours and oils, his work demonstrates a remarkable versatility, combining precise observation with a fluid and expressive style. His sketches and more detailed compositions alike reveal a confident hand and an instinctive understanding of his subjects. A dedicated naturalist, he has spent countless hours observing wildlife in its natural environment, and this depth of knowledge is clearly...