My name is Anne-Marie Bloor and I am a self-taught wildlife artist from Perth, Western Australia. I love to paint and when I am painting, I am in my happy place. I paint animals and birds. Something to do with when the eyes are in you can see them come alive. I just love to make the fur or feathers look real and 3 dimensional.

After getting sick a few years ago I thought about what makes me the happiest and what am I passionate about – art.

I paint in acrylic and paint with very small brushes to get the fine detail. It can take several layers of paint to get the fur or feathers look real.

I am constantly researching and learning every day. That is the beauty of being an artist – it’s a constant journey of growth. I just love seeing other artists grow and build their art business. It definitely inspires me and keeps me on track.