Robert Gillmor

Wildlife artist and illustrator

Robert Gillmor - Wildlife artist and illustrator
Born

1936
89 years ago

Died

May 8th, 2022
3 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Specialized in wildlife art and illustration, focusing on birds and natural scenes. Contributed to various publications and exhibited artwork widely. Worked as a tutor to aspiring artists and influenced others in the field of nature illustration. Had a long career dedicating efforts to portray the beauty of wildlife through detailed artistry.

Illustrated for books and magazines

Contributed to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

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