About

I was born in Sheffield and decided I was going to be an artist at the age of 5. This tied together with the idea of being Tarzan and living a life of adventure out in the wilds somewhere. This was helped by the fact that my parents bought a house opposite a small forest and here I spent most of my free time.

After studying fine art and illustration at Psalter Lane Art College in Sheffield, I went on to Middlesex Poly (Hornsey College of Art) to study a degree in scientific illustration. This was an intense course in observation, which included human anatomy and the movement of creatures.

Then the real adventure began when I tried to find a natural environment to live in; one that would inspire my work. After years of travelling to places like Africa, Canada and Australia, I finally came to North Norfolk. It immediately felt like the right place to be. A British landscape, with a wide variety of habitats, all within a short distance, with large native creatures living within it.

As well as Lockwood Studio, I like to keep a few paintings with the lovely Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley, Norfolk.  I also show in London at the Mall Galleries with the Society of Wildlife Artists annual show. I am an elected member of this Society.

The Lockwood Studio

Lockwood Studio a purpose built space to showcase the work of Rachel Lockwood. Set in 3 acres of habitat dedicated to nature. The Studio is strictly by appointment, please contact us via email or telephone. As well as the current exhibition, we hold a collection of paintings by Rachel, so please let us know what you're looking for and we'll try to help.

Instagram: @lockwoodstudioart     and     @rachellockwoodartist