Wild and domesticated, the animal kingdom has inspired generations of artists, invested in the spirit of living things. Seeing their work can fill us with awe, wonder or laughter, remind us of our most faithful companion or deeper aspects of ourselves.

Here is a selection of work by Kilmorack artists who capture the soul of living things including Helen Denerley, Helen Fay, Paul Bloomer, Jane MacNeill and Lotte Glob.

  • Paul Bloomer, Journey, 2019
    Paul Bloomer
    Journey, 2019
    etching
    21cm x 15cm
    Edition of 50
    £ 275.00
  • Paul Bloomer, Snow Buntings, 2019
    Paul Bloomer
    Snow Buntings, 2019
    etching
    21cm x 15cm
    Edition of 50
    £ 275.00
  • Pinkie Maclure, Exit Tree, 2021
    Pinkie Maclure
    Exit Tree, 2021
    stained glass lightbox
    57cm x 34cm
    Sold
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Sanctuary, 2023
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Sanctuary, 2023
    oil on linen
    91cm x 64cm
    (118cm x 81cm framed)
  • Becs Boyd, 70°N : Skuolfalmmai - Owlman, 2024
    Becs Boyd
    70°N : Skuolfalmmai - Owlman, 2024
    oil and graphite on cradled panel
    40cm x 41.5cm
    (46.5cm x 47.5cm framed)
    Sold
  • Gerald Laing, Pacing Mare, 1989
    Gerald Laing
    Pacing Mare, 1989
    bronze
    51cm (h) x 20cm x 66cm
  • Christine Woodside RSW RGI, Winter Flight
    Christine Woodside RSW RGI
    Winter Flight
    mixed media
    46cm x 48cm
    (65cm x 68cm framed)
    Sold
  • Becs Boyd, Goldfinch, 2024
    Becs Boyd
    Goldfinch, 2024
    oil and graphite on cradled panel
    60cm x 60cm
    (66cm x 66cm framed)
  • James Newton Adams, Shags
    James Newton Adams
    Shags
    mild steel
    37cm (h) x 42cm x 20cm
  • Helen Denerley, Lurcher, 2024
    Helen Denerley
    Lurcher, 2024
    scrap metal
    84cm (h) x 130cm x 30cm
    Sold
  • Allan MacDonald, Subliminal, Eastfjord, 2024
    Allan MacDonald
    Subliminal, Eastfjord, 2024
    oil on canvas
    25cm x 30cm
    Sold
  • Nicola Moss, Sacred Place, 2024
    Nicola Moss
    Sacred Place, 2024
    egg tempera with shellac
    12" x 10"
    Sold
  • Nicola Moss, Epona, 2024
    Nicola Moss
    Epona, 2024
    egg tempera with shellac
    12" x 10"
    Sold
  • Nicola Moss, Mistress, 2024
    Nicola Moss
    Mistress, 2024
    egg tempera with shellac
    12" x 10"
    Sold
  • Pamela Tait, Playing Around, 2025
    Pamela Tait
    Playing Around, 2025
    monotype
    35cm x 31cm
    (52cm x 47cm framed)
    Sold
  • Helen Denerley, Blackbird 1, 2025
    Helen Denerley
    Blackbird 1, 2025
    scrap metal
    Sold
  • Helen Denerley, Frog ii, 2025
    Helen Denerley
    Frog ii, 2025
    scaffold and brass
    5cm (h) x 14cm x 15cm

    Sold
  • Paul Barnes, The Blue Hare, 2024
    Paul Barnes
    The Blue Hare, 2024
    acrylic on board
    15cm x 10cm
    Reserved
  • Helen Denerley, Tiny Spider, 2024
    Helen Denerley
    Tiny Spider, 2024
    3cm (h) x 9cm x 7cm
    £ 550.00
  • Paul Barnes - Red Tiger
    Paul Barnes
    Red Tiger, 2021
    plaster and acrylic
    16.5cm x 13cm
    (26.5cm x 22.5cm framed)
    £ 580.00
  • Paul Barnes, Wolfcub, 2024
    Paul Barnes
    Wolfcub, 2024
    acrylic and plaster on board
    21cm x 15.5cm
    £ 650.00
  • Paul Barnes, A Butterfly I Knew Was You, 2024
    Paul Barnes
    A Butterfly I Knew Was You, 2024
    acrylic and plaster on board
    20.5cm x 20.5cm
    £ 750.00
  • Becs Boyd, 70°N : Doaktagat 0 Rain Goose, 2024
    Becs Boyd
    70°N : Doaktagat 0 Rain Goose, 2024
    oil and graphite on cradled panel
    42cm x 41cm
    (46cm x 45cm framed)
    £ 950.00
  • Paul Barnes, The Fox & Bird (diptych), 2024
    Paul Barnes
    The Fox & Bird (diptych), 2024
    acrylic on board
    15cm x 21cm
    £ 1,000.00
  • James Newton Adams, Helibird
    James Newton Adams
    Helibird
    mild steel
    39cm (h) x 63cm x 15cm
    £ 1,200.00
  • Pamela Tait, Searching for You, 2025
    Pamela Tait
    Searching for You, 2025
    monotype
    44cm x 34cm
    (62cm x 50cm framed)
    £ 1,400.00
  • Pamela Tait, Giddy up, 2025
    Pamela Tait
    Giddy up, 2025
    monotype
    43cm x 31cm
    (60cm x 49cm framed)
    £ 1,400.00
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Wild Heart, 2025
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Wild Heart, 2025
    oil on board
    25cm x 23cm
    £ 1,500.00
  • Colin Brown, Papillio, 2025
    Colin Brown
    Papillio, 2025
    collage and mixed media
    40cm x 30cm
    (44cm x 33cm framed)
    £ 1,600.00
  • Colin Brown, Rattlesnake, 2025
    Colin Brown
    Rattlesnake, 2025
    collage and mixed media
    60cm x 60cm
    (63cm x 63cm framed)
    £ 2,500.00
  • Colin Brown, Bullfinch, 2025
    Colin Brown
    Bullfinch, 2025
    collage and mixed media
    60cm x 60cm
    (63cm x 63cm framed)
    £ 2,500.00
  • Christine Woodside RSW RGI, Garden Pond Morning
    Christine Woodside RSW RGI
    Garden Pond Morning
    mixed media
    58cm x 61cm
    (78cm x 80cm framed)
    £ 3,900.00
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Guardian of Secrets, 2024
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Guardian of Secrets, 2024
    oil on linen
    60cm x 56cm
    (77cm x 73cm framed)
    £ 4,200.00
  • Christine Woodside RSW RGI, Winter Table, Auchtermuchty
    Christine Woodside RSW RGI
    Winter Table, Auchtermuchty
    mixed media
    62cm x 81cm
    (80cm x 100cm framed)
    £ 5,200.00
  • Plier Pollinator Helen Denerley
    Helen Denerley
    Plier Pollinator, 2023
    pliers, bike parts, motorbike spring, agricultral springs and brakeshoes
    107cm (h) x 104cm
  • Christine Woodside RSW RGI, October Window, Fife
    Christine Woodside RSW RGI
    October Window, Fife
    mixed media
    71cm x 73cm
    (90cm x 92cm framed)
    £ 5,500.00
  • Christine Woodside RSW RGI, Peace Doves, Sutherland
    Christine Woodside RSW RGI
    Peace Doves, Sutherland
    mixed media
    71cm x 74cm
    (90cm x 93cm framed)
    £ 5,500.00
  • Kirstie Cohen, Blue Horses, 2025
    Kirstie Cohen
    Blue Horses, 2025
    oil on canvas
    100cm x 120cm
    (106cm x 126cm framed)
    £ 5,850.00
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Storm Bird, 2022
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Storm Bird, 2022
    oil on linen
    91cm x 84cm
    (118cm x 91cm framed)
    £ 8,300.00
  • Goat | Helen Denerley
    Helen Denerley
    Goat i, 2023
    agricultural scrap, bicycle and scaffolding parts, hammers
    73cm (h) x 103cm x 32cm
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Kindred Spirits, 2021
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Kindred Spirits, 2021
    oil on linen
    113cm x 105cm
    £ 10,500.00
  • Carolynda Macdonald, Where Two Worlds Collide, 2024
    Carolynda Macdonald
    Where Two Worlds Collide, 2024
    oil on linen
    134cm x 125cm
    £ 12,500.00
  • Orangutan Helen Denerley
    Helen Denerley
    Mother and baby orangutan, 2023
    old British motorbike frames, brake shoes, scaffolding parts, bolts, bells.
    66cm (h) x 114cm x 74cm
    £ 16,000.00
  • Helen Denerley orangutan
    Helen Denerley
    Male orangutan, 2023
    120cm (h) x 90cm x 45cm
    old British motorbikes, tilly lamp and scaffold parts
    £ 16,000.00
  • Helen Denerley, Dairy Cow (Maisie), 2024
    Helen Denerley
    Dairy Cow (Maisie), 2024
    Plough shares, car and motorbike parts, agricultural scrap and a shovel
    lifesize
    £ 39,000.00