Thanks for visiting, here's a bit of info about me...
I'm Craig Austin, a UK artist and illustrator based in the Derbyshire Dales.
My background is illustration, where I started out working in the publishing industry as a scientific & wildlife illustrator. Over the years, I worked on countless wildlife and factual books, as well as producing illustrations for numerous periodicals. Later in my career, I moved into commercial illustration, where I worked on many high profile brands in the packaging and advertising industries.
After leaving illustration, I worked for over 20 years in web design and online marketing, including running my own web company. However, I've now stepped away from the nine-to-five and returned to painting.
I concentrate on painting mainly wildlife subjects, gaining inspiration from my passion and knowledge of nature. Using my own photography and stock imagery for reference, I create meticulous paintings in acrylic or watercolour.
I'm available for commissions, please get in touch if you'd like to discuss anything.
