Matthew Hillier

Matthew Hillier's love for his subjects is evident in his work. He will, as he says, "paint anything that moves." Hillier's extraordinary paintings offer both a unique vantage point and reveal the personalities of his subjects. Now living in the U.S., Hillier was born in Buckinghamshire, England, growing up near Windsor Castle. He studied at Dyfed College of Art in West Wales, graduating with distinction. Traveling widely in search of subjects to study and paint, Hillier loves the big cats and rhinos and finds himself drawn to water birds. A member of the Society of Animal Artists, he received their Award of Excellence in both 1997 and 1998. His work has also been included in LYWAM's touring "Birds in Art" show. Hillier has had one-man exhibitions throughout Great Britain and has illustrated several books. In 1995, he won the World Wildlife Fund's Fine Art Award.