Bill Prickett ASWLA | Society of Wildlife Artists

Diving Otter

Carved from birch plywood
Flatcoated Retrievers Playing

Life-size, bronze commission
Octopus 2

Carved from sweet chestnut burr in limestone
John Dory

Carved from birch plywood
Preening Peregrine

Life-size, limited edition bronze
Rhino Bust

Life-size, Carved from birch plywood

About Bill Prickett ASWLA

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Biography

Artist's Statement

Bill has been working as a full time sculptor for approximately 18 years. He produces much of his original sculpture in wood. His in-depth knowledge and love of wildlife comes from a life spent working with and studying animals. From volunteering with the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii to tracking gorillas in the Congo (and much in between) Bill's encounters with wildlife and the natural world have always been his motivation, and will continue to inspire his work.

Method of Working

Bill always starts by gathering as much reference material as possible that relates not only to the appearance, but also to the behavioural traits and the way the subject moves. He will then produce a maquette from plasticine or clay with which he can "thrash out" the details of pose and general appearance. If a bronze is to be the end result, Bill will produce a refined version of the maquette from clay, plasticine, wood or wax (depending on the type of surface texture and level of detail that is wanted) and this will be taken to the foundry for casting. Alternatively, if a "one off", wooden original is desired, Bill will select wood that is most sympathetic to the piece and will then use the maquette to assist in the carving process.

Society Memberships

Society of Wildlife Artists

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

2012 - 1st prize David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year – Art in 3D Award .

2011 - Awarded the “Art Prize” at the International Festival of Falconry, Abu Dhabi.

2003 - Pensthorpe Wildlife Sculpture exhibition, Peoples Choice Award

2002 - Pensthopre Wildlife Sculpture exhibition - Peoples Choice Award

Exhibitions

The Natural Eye 2016

The Natural Eye 2015

Other exhibitions

2016 - David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year

2015 - David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year

2013 - Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

2012 - David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year – 1st Prize - Art in 3D Award

2012 - Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

2011 - Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

2011 - David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition.

2006 - Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

1999 - Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

1998 - Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

People’s Choice award, two years running at the Pensthorpe Wildlife Sculpture Exhibition (1999 and 2000)