Christopher Pope

Click on individual images to view a larger image

Born in Adelaide in 1970, Christopher Pope's love for art and wildlife began early, having spent his childhood in small South Australian country towns. Although he has studied illustration and art in various forms, he is basically self-taught and is regarded as one of the leaders in the field of wildlife art in Australia.

Christopher's artworks capture delightfully intimate encounters with shy and elusive subjects, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer. His understanding of three-dimensional objects and their relation to the surrounding space give the viewer a clear sense of being present.

His work has been exhibited since 1995, with works now hanging in various Australian and overseas collections. Many of his paintings have been commissioned for Australia Post stamps, including the recent series of published Australian Songbirds (2009), Australian Kingfishers (2010) and Australian Waterbirds (2011) Stamp issue. Christopher Pope is a member of the A.F.C. (Artist for Conservation).