Saffron Walden

Andrew Haslen was born in Essex in 1953. He lives in Suffolk with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, two cats and three tortoises.

Totally self-taught, Andrew is inspired by the landscape and wildlife that surrounds his home. A lifelong interest in nature allows him to have the required knowledge of his subject. He has been strongly motivated by the work of 20th Century wildlife artists such as R B Talbot Kelly and Eric Ennion.

The Hare plays a big role in Andrew’s work, and having first hand experience hand raising three orphaned Hares, he knows the creature well and continues to be fascinated by them.

Other subjects particularly attractive to Andrew are birds, especially the more colourful, such as woodpeckers and the kingfisher.