Art: Wildlife People Africa Donation to by AlisonNichollsArt

A 10-minute daily sketch is a great way to start the day, keep my sketching skills up to speed, and experiment with line and color. Every piece is unique and 50% of the proceeds are donated to African conservation organizations. I begin each one with an ink drawing then add watercolor or fluid acrylic if time allows. The ticking clock keeps me working fast but I find this is mostly an advantage.

These daily sketches began when I attended a Portrait Party organized by New York City Urban Sketchers where I spent an entire day doing 10-minute sketches of people. I enjoyed it so much that I started doing a 10-minute portrait sketch every day. Soon I decided to revert to my usual African subject matter as I realized this would be a great way to keep my sketching skills up to speed for when I return to Africa and sketch animals from life. I've been selling my art for years through my person website - https://www.artinspiredbyafrica.com - but in April 2019, when my daily sketches started accumulating, I opened my Etsy store. I'll be selling them all here and will be donating 50% of the proceeds to the African conservation organizations I support. These include African People & Wildlife (Tanzania), Painted Dog Research Trust (Zimbabwe), Cheetah Conservation Fund (Namibia) and others.

My daily sketches are based on the amazing photos taken over the years by my husband, Nigel. Working directly from photos is not normally something I do, but the 10-minute deadline means I have to concentrate on the basics and eliminate unnecessary detail, just like I do when I’m sketching from life in Africa. Every day i really look forward to starting with a 10-minute sketch. I choose a photo, pick out my paper, pens and paints, set the timer and begin.

I’ll be posting new sketches every week so please join me on my exciting and colorful 10-minute daily sketch journey!
Alison

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Angie on Jan 8, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I love my new elephant sketch! It will be a lovely addition to my office. Of course, this sketch is even dearer to me after joining Alison on her Art Safari in 2017!

Elephant Wrap, Original Daily Sketch, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Elephant Wrap, Original Daily Sketch, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls
Eric on Dec 26, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely incredible, beautifully painted art! And the packaging was so professional and thoughtful! My wife loved it! Looking forward to another purchase in the near future! Thank you!!

Dusty Dogs, African wild dogs, Painted Dogs, Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Lycaon pictus, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Dusty Dogs, African wild dogs, Painted Dogs, Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Lycaon pictus, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls
nutmeg3 on Jul 13, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Alison's work never disappoints! This painted dog pup is just perfect.

Playful Painted Pup, Original Ink Sketch, African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Playful Painted Pup, Original Ink Sketch, African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls
slucic1443 on Dec 16, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

I love my sketch! I love all of Alison’s work, and am happy to finally own one. I have been lucky enough to take some of Alison‘s workshops, and have learned so much from her. Owning a piece of her work is wonderful. Selfishly, I am keeping the piece for my wall, although her sketches would make great gifts also! I plan to check back often.

Cheetah II, Original 10-Minute Sketch, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Cheetah II, Original 10-Minute Sketch, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls
holbs on Nov 15, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece, good communication from seller, arrived very quickly! Item was well packed and protected.

Sun Spots, limited edition archival cheetah print, donation to big cat conservation, Alison Nicholls

Sun Spots, limited edition archival cheetah print, donation to big cat conservation, Alison Nicholls
Sarah on May 28, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Have purchased 3 paintings from Alison and love all 3! H

Reserved for S Oivanki

Reserved for S Oivanki
Deb on May 4, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

I love the sketch. I love all of Allison's work. This is the second piece of her art that I own. Shipping was faster than I expected. only a few days from placing the order and receiving it. As usual, I am late to the table, Friends have been telling me abut Etsy for years it seems. this is my first experience. I am very pleased.

Lioness and Cub - Original 10-Minute Sketch, Alison Nicholls

Lioness and Cub - Original 10-Minute Sketch, Alison Nicholls
Dana on Apr 23, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Alison is a terrific artist! I am very happy to own one of her sketches
A wonderful addition to my African collection! There is also the added bonus of money donated to African conservation.
Thanks Alison!!

Blackbacked Jackal - Original 10-Minute Sketch, Alison Nicholls

Blackbacked Jackal - Original 10-Minute Sketch, Alison Nicholls
Shivan on Nov 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Migration, limited edition archival print, wildebeest, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Migration, limited edition archival print, wildebeest, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls
Shivan on Nov 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Cheetah Trio, limited edition archival African wildlife print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Cheetah Trio, limited edition archival African wildlife print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

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Ready - Painted Dog, Original Acrylic, African wild dog art, Lycaon pictus; donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Yellow-billed Hornbil II, Original Ink & Watercolor, African bird, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Young Jackal, Original Ink & Watercolor, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Black-backed Jackal III, Original Ink & Watercolor, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Tussle, Original Daily Sketch, African Elephant, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Bold Blues, Original Ink & Acrylic, African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, Painted Dog, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

The Herd, Maasai, cattle, livestock, Tanzania, limited edition print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

On The Edge, African wild dogs, painted dogs, Lycaon pictus, limited edition print, donation to conservation,Alison Nicholls

Playtime, African wild dogs, painted dogs, Lycaon pictus, limited edition print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Hide of an Elephant, Limited edition print, contemporary elephant, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Moonrise (African wild dogs), Lycaon pictus, limited edition print, African wildlife, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Sun Spots, limited edition print, canvas, cheetah, big cat, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Elephant! Tembo! Limited edition print, donation to conservation, Tanzania, human-wildlife conflict, Alison Nicholls

Living Walls, Limited edition print, Maasai boma, Tanzania livestock, donation to conservation, human-wildlife conflict, Alison Nicholls

Man's Best Friend, limited edition print, African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, painted dog, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Playtime, African wild dogs, painted dogs, Lycaon pictus, limited edition print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

On The Edge, African wild dogs, painted dogs, Lycaon pictus, limited edition print, donation to conservation,Alison Nicholls

Hide of an Elephant, Limited edition print, canvas, contemporary elephant, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Elephant! Tembo! Limited edition print, canvas, donation to conservation, human-wildlife conflict, Alison Nicholls

Sun Spots, limited edition print, cheetah print, donation to big cat conservation, Alison Nicholls

Man's Best Friend, limited edition print, African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, painted dog, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Living Walls, Limited edition print, Maasai boma, Tanzania livestock, donation to conservation, human-wildlife conflict, Alison Nicholls

The Herd, Maasai, cattle, Tanzania, limited edition print, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Shimmer and Shukas, limited edition print, Maasai women, Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Shukas, limited edition print, Tanzania, Maasai, Kenya, Masai, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Mamas, donation to conservation, Tanzania, limited edition print, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Men, limited edition print, Tanzania, donation to conservation, shukas, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Woman, limited edition print, Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Mamas II, limited edition print, Maasai women, Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Shimmer and Shukas, limited edition print, Maasai women Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Leaving the Boma, limited edition print, Maasai, Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Maasai at Stream, limited edition print, Tanzania, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Mother's Milk, limited edition print, Maasai, Tanzania, cattle, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Maasai Shukas, limited edition print, Maasai, Tanzania, Masai, Kenya, Donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Serengeti Cheetahs 11x14 inches, limited edition print, big cat art, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

Cheetah Trio, limited edition print, big cat, Acinonyx jubatus, donation to conservation, Alison Nicholls

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