Neil resides in Salamanca, Spain

Neil was born in Leicester (UK), and since childhood has always had a strong interest in the natural world and art.

Undertaking a HND in Natural History Illustration at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design allowed him to combine his two passions. After qualifying with distinction in illustration and thoroughly grateful to his lecturers for the opportunity they gave him to gain vital experience, he was able to pursue painting and freelance illustrating. 

He has exhibited widely in the U.K. and Spain, including the Society of Wildlife Artists, the Wildlife Art Society, Marwell Art Society and at the Game Fair.

His work is eagerly sought after by collectors and has been successfully sold under the hammer at Christie's and Sotheby's auctions on many occasions.

His work is represented in public and private collections such as the Diputación de Salamanca, Spain (council of Salamanca) and the Sultanate/government of Oman.

He was awarded the notable David Shepherd Art award at the Wildlife Art Society exhibition in 2000. Later that year his work was published as prints by Solomon & Whitehead.

In 2002, 2004 and 2006 his work was jury selected into the prestigious Birds in Art at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (USA), and had the honor of exhibiting his work alongside other wildlife artists from all over the world.

He currently resides in Salamanca, Spain, living in the natural park Las Arribes del Duero.