Annette Townsend
Annette Townsend is a freelance natural history artist with over
20 years' experience. She previously worked as a scientific artist
and conservator at the National Museum Wales. She is an expert in
wax modelling and has produced commissioned work for the National
Botanic Garden of Wales, Kew Gardens and the BBC.
Describe your approach to teaching:
My approach is to teach traditional techniques but also give
students the confidence to experiment with different materials and
develop their own style.
What inspires your own work?
My artwork explores nature and the theme of protection. I make work
which is both decorative and scientific, focusing on the delicate
details that I observe in the natural world.
