The Headshots series is a close-up on species that have suffered greatly at the hands of humans, whether that is through hunting and physical persecution, or habitat-loss and climate change. This has led to some of the wildlife in this collection nearing dangerously close to extinction. While many of the paintings are of whole creatures, there is a particular focus upon their faces. This is to convey the individuality of the subjects and to create a sense of intimacy that may trigger emotion in my audiences. I realise how important it is to shine a spotlight on these beautiful creatures and to spread some awareness. So far, these subjects have included a Lion, a Pangolin (a scaly anteater), an Osprey, a Silverback Mountain Gorilla, a Snow Leopard, a Hawksbill Sea Turtle and an Addax Antelope.