The Headshots series is a close-up on species that have been brought to near-extinction because of hunting and persecution, habitat-loss and/or climate change. 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 interiority that will (hopefully) trigger emotion in my audiences. I realised 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.