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Al Hayball

Al Hayball artist derives much inspiration from the creatures and coastline around his Dorset home. His wildlife drawings let the animal’s character shine through. Whether it be captured in the way the eyes are drawn or that little smile he includes in some of his subjects. Certainly Al Hayball signed prints always bring a smile in the gallery.

In a departure from his usual naive way of painting, Al has taken a change of direction. Now portrays wildlife, in this unique style of graphite. Al has always had a vivid imagination and sense of humour.  From his school days, he would doodle in the margins of his exercise-books. In the smokey old Bristolian pubs his dad would frequent on ‘darts’ night, where you would see him sit in the corner scribbling ‘caricatures’ of all the locals. Consequently very much inspired by Scarfe and Steadman.