Love Story - Study Original Art by Hayley Goodhead

Mixed Media
Framed 70cm x 56cm
 
This exquisite wildlife study showcases Goodhead's masterful ability to capture intimate moments in nature through her photorealistic technique. The piece features two tigers in tender proximity, their faces touching in a gesture of affection, rendered with remarkable attention to detail in rich golds and deep blacks.
 
Goodhead's signature style is evident in her precise brushwork and sophisticated handling of texture, particularly in the tigers' fur and whiskers. Her careful attention to the subjects' expressions and the subtle interplay of light across their features creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, revealing the gentle side of these magnificent predators.
 
About The Artist
Hayley Goodhead, born in rural Staffordshire, has established herself as one of the UK's leading contemporary wildlife artists. Her artistic journey began in childhood and was formally cultivated at The University of Gloucestershire, where she graduated with a First Class BA Honours degree in Fine Art.
 
Her breakthrough came when a local gallery discovered her unique talent, leading to a career-defining sold-out exhibition that launched her into the forefront of the UK art scene. Goodhead's instantly recognizable style combines wildlife subjects with elements from contemporary culture, fashion, and popular media, creating a distinctive fusion that sets her work apart in the genre.
 
Her innovative approach involves rendering wildlife subjects in a realist style while incorporating modern cultural references, resulting in pieces that bridge the natural and contemporary worlds. Through numerous solo shows and exhibitions nationwide, Goodhead has built an impressive reputation that extends beyond British borders, earning international recognition for her singular artistic vision.