Helen Shackleton Email & Phone Number

A member of AHI, I set up Wildmurals in 2005 and have worked on a wide variety of projects for many clients in the environmental/nature conservation sector. I take pride in the quality of work I produce, testiment to this I believe being the amount of work I get word of mouth and the number of follow on commissions from each client. Clients have included:Lloyd Turner Ltd, Devon Wildlife Trust, BBOWT, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, The National Trust, ZSL Regents Park Zoo, Whipsnade Zoo, Earth Trust, Cotswold Water Park Trust, East Devon District Council, Southwark Council, Thames Water, RHS Wisley and various private commissions.CREATIVITY Many years experience as a wildlife artist, specialising in mural commissions and environmental arts projects. Ability to illustrate quickly in a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolours, pencils, pastels and pen and ink. Strong compositional skills and graphic eye combined with a knowledge of designing for interpretation.EXPERIENCE Extensive experience in interpretation planning and exhibit development, including bespoke play areas. Proven ability to successfully manage projects to budget and deadline. Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Project management of both internal and external contractors for a wide range of clients. Equally happy developing briefs for other suppliers or working to client briefs, in order to take a project from visualisation to final completion. Skilled in the use of Adobe CC and Microsoft office software.PASSION Love of the natural world has led me to the design of bespoke, nature inspired shelters and hides. Knowledge and experience of a wide range of materials and an understanding and empathy for issues of sustainability.

Listed skills include Exhibit Design, Illustration, Concept Design, Art, and 21 others.