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Martin Ridley Wildlife Art WILDLIFE ART BY MARTIN RIDLEY
Professional wildlife art studio / art gallery in a home setting
Prima Visits welcome by appointment.

See what Martin is working on in the studio. Displays of original oil paintings and framed wildlife prints. There are also loose wildlife prints in the browsers and plenty of greetings cards. 70+ wildlife paintings on the walls, although the stock of originals varies.

I've just come in from another evening watching the red deer rut. It was noisy from the beginning. The loudest stag was ...
16/10/2026

I've just come in from another evening watching the red deer rut. It was noisy from the beginning. The loudest stag was actually lying down without any hinds, but as the shadows lengthened he stood up and joined the fray. There were half a dozen stags holding hinds and plenty of chasing and parallel walking.

My last stalk with the camera came to nothing, but the hike was gorgeous. I saw several groups of black grouse and flush...
12/10/2026

My last stalk with the camera came to nothing, but the hike was gorgeous. I saw several groups of black grouse and flushed one or two snipe. The skyscape combined with the panoramic views lifted the spirits and as always I returned to the studio envigorated. Here are a few more from my portfolio and in the comments a link to my print shop.
If you are interested in originals there is also a link to view those I have available.

A selection of my red deer rut paintings. All are oils. After lunch I'm going out for another session observing the deer...
10/10/2026

A selection of my red deer rut paintings. All are oils.
After lunch I'm going out for another session observing the deer rut. The wind is pretty strong, but that can help. If there is very little wind any movement will draw the deer's attention. Today with all the vegetation flapping about my progress will hopefully go unnoticed.

Over the summer I acquired a couple of commissions of red deer. I've scheduled to commence the actual paintings followin...
08/10/2026

Over the summer I acquired a couple of commissions of red deer. I've scheduled to commence the actual paintings following a top-up of fresh fieldwork. It is always great to be working on a subject when you are buzzing with recent experiences and new ideas. The last few days have been providing that adrenaline fuelled buzz. My body feels a little beaten up from crawling in the rough heather and my muscles ache from holding irregular body positions, but for me time out in the hills observing the awe-inspiring red deer rut is well spent. 😁

I've just assembled the Tawny Owl in the frame. Whilst looking for the photo I'd saved, I spotted, this older work depic...
04/10/2026

I've just assembled the Tawny Owl in the frame. Whilst looking for the photo I'd saved, I spotted, this older work depicting a couple of hares. I do like painting a nice rough meadow. Having wilder corners of our countryside provides food, cover and travel corridors for many species of wildlife.
I always remember a lengthy cycle trip. The route took me through lowland farmland. I saw so much more wildlife in the areas that had broader field margins and copses of trees. Once I entered areas where the monocultures were sown right up the the field boundary the biodiversity fell away and the sightings became much scarcer. It was a very evident pattern and I felt sad whenever I passed through a particularly biodiversity impoverished farm. I believe we should make a little room for wildlife alongside our food production.

Following on from my red fox selection here are a few of my paintings depicting Roe Deer. I love how they move, stepping...
08/09/2026

Following on from my red fox selection here are a few of my paintings depicting Roe Deer. I love how they move, stepping delicately around the routes they know so well. I'm often able to identify individuals over multiple years as they frequently stay true to the ground they have grown up on.
Which is your favourite?

Here is a triptych if Swallows from my archive of paintings. The weather suddenly feels autumnal and the swallows are mo...
07/09/2026

Here is a triptych if Swallows from my archive of paintings. The weather suddenly feels autumnal and the swallows are moving south. Along the wire you can see both adults and recently fledged juveniles with a lot to learn.

I've just been sharing some of my fox paintings with a potential client enquiring about a commission. I thought I'd post...
06/09/2026

I've just been sharing some of my fox paintings with a potential client enquiring about a commission. I thought I'd post them on here whilst I have them gathered together. Foxes are a favourite subject that I've painted over many decades. Many years ago I had several wild foxes habituated to my presence. They would follow me around and I even threw sticks for one to play with.

JUST COMPLETEDI've now scanned this piece in readiness for framing. There is a nice hand-finished frame that I think set...
18/08/2026

JUST COMPLETED
I've now scanned this piece in readiness for framing. There is a nice hand-finished frame that I think sets it off nicely.
This is my second exploration of fighting stags this year. Once again I'm constructing this scene from my imagination. It is supported by my knowledge of the deer and I have plenty of experiences to give me inspiration, but I then take those building blocks research deeper for a fuller understanding whilst adding my own drama and revelling in the possibilities.
"Locked Antlers", Battling Red Deer Stags, Original oil painting on Belgian linen canvas, 30x40 inches (image size)

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29 Toberargan Road
Pitlochry
PH165HG

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