Information about Bird Artist Chris Lodge

Chris Lodge - Bird Artist

Artist Biography
Chris Lodge is a wildlife artist based in Suffolk, UK, whose work is defined by a deep-rooted fascination with birds in their natural environments. Specializing in oil painting, his realism goes beyond strict anatomical accuracy as he seeks to capture the unique individual "personality" of his subjects alongside the atmospheric essence of their habitats.

His current body of work is heavily influenced by the wild beauty of the British coastline, particularly the estuaries and marshes of East Anglia, translating field observations into finished studio pieces.

Chris Lodge’s work has earned significant international recognition, most notably being selected for the prestigious annual ‘Birds in Art’ exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (USA) in 2023, 2025, and 2026. He has also exhibited at the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club at Waterston House, Edinburgh. His original paintings are held in private collections across the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Artist Statement
"My work is born from a lifelong love of wild birds and the quiet, untamed places they inhabit. I am interested in capturing the unique character of individual birds at a given moment in time and light, along with the qualities of posture and shape that define the species themselves.

My process begins far from the easel; I spend many hours in the field, observing my subjects in their natural habitats throughout the seasons. Currently, I find myself drawn to the vast, shifting landscapes of the East Anglian coastline—its estuaries and marshes provide a dramatic stage for the terns, waders, and waterfowl that dominate my recent compositions.

Ultimately, my goal is to bridge the gap between observation and emotional connection. I want the viewer to feel as though they are standing beside me on the shoreline, witnessing a singular moment in the life of a bird that will never be repeated in exactly the same way—and to feel the inherent beauty of that fleeting moment."

Exhibitions
My painting of Arctic Eiders was selected for the annual 'Birds in Art' exhibition 2026, curated by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Musuem in Wisconsin USA.



My painting of King Eiders was selected for the annual 'Birds in Art' exhibition 2025, curated by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Musuem in Wisconsin USA.



My painting of Bewick's Swans was selected for the 2023 annual 'Birds in Art' exhibition, curated by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Musuem in Wisconsin USA and toured the USA being displayed in galleries and Museums across the United States until December 2024.



I have previously exhibited paintings at the Scottish Ornithologists Club's Gallery at Waterston House, near Edinburgh and also at the Birdscapes Gallery and The Gallery Holt, both in Norfolk.

I have also exhibited several times at the British/Global Birdwatching Fair in Rutland, UK, most recently in 2023.

If you would like to comment on my bird art or would like to be kept informed of work in progress then please ask to be added to my mailing list or you can follow my latest work by sending me a friend request on Facebook or Instagram.

If you need further information about any aspect of my bird paintings or would like to commission a new painting, then please email me at chris@chrislodgeart.com with your enquiry.