Lancashire-based oil and pastel artist, Nicky Litchfield has gained popularity through her animal paintings. Her affectionate portrayal of animals as well as her use of the negative space bring out the charm of each character. As a child, spending spare time at her grandparent’s farm developed her love for the creatures that surrounded her. In 2008, she won Society for All Artists Artist of the Year in the Animal Category, gaining recognition and popularity every since.