Elmer's Great North Parade 2019

In 2019, I took part in my first ever art trail! Being a part of this art trail in association with St. Oswald's Hospice and WildinArt was an amazing experience. I was a little overwhelmed when first receiving a blank Elmer and having a stack of paints in front of me when I was used to just pencils! Never-the-less, I wanted my Elmer to represent some of the amazing native wildlife we have in this country, from Hedgehogs and Badgers to the Little Blue Butterfly and Bumblebees. I'm so pleased with how she turned out. Elm Tree is now at her permanent home at 'The Little Playhouse' in Sunderland.

Maxine has taken part in numerous exhibitions and art competitions in recent years. These include:

2019 The Great North Elmer Parade - Based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:  Elmer Tree

2016 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art - Gordale Garden Centre, Chester: Koala, Giant Panda & Atlas Moth Drawings

2015 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art - Gordale Garden Centre, Chester: Sumatran Tiger & Dragonfly Drawings

2014 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art - Gordale Garden Centre, Chester: Red Panda & Ring-Tailed Lemur Drawings

2013 National Exhibition of Wildlife Art - Gordale Garden Centre, Chester: Black Rhinoceros & Calf, Meerkat and Humboldt Penguin Drawings

2012 Winner - National Exhibition of Wildlife Art - Gordale Garden Centre, Chester: Brazilian Tapir Drawing - Won David Cook Drawing Award

2012 Finalist - David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year - Mall Galleries, London Brazilian Tapir Drawing