Gina Hawkshaw

Gina Hawkshaw is a highly regarded British wildlife artist, celebrated for her powerful, hyper-realistic animal portraits. Working exclusively in acrylic, she creates striking original paintings that present wildlife at an intimate, almost cinematic scale. By isolating each subject against a soft, neutral backdrop, Gina draws complete focus to the intricate patterns, textures and presence of the animal – most notably through the eyes, where the emotion and connection of each piece truly resides.

Her meticulous, layered technique allows for an extraordinary level of detail, with every strand of fur and subtle tonal shift carefully built to create depth, realism and impact. The result is a collection of statement artworks that feel both contemporary and timeless, commanding attention within a space while offering a deeply personal connection to the natural world.

Since establishing her career as a full-time artist, Gina has been recognised by leading institutions including the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year awards, and has exhibited in prominent galleries across the UK. Her original paintings are highly sought after by collectors looking for distinctive, high-impact wildlife art.