Brushstrokes of the Wild: An Intimate Conversation with Wildlife Artist Lucy Joyce

n this deeply personal and soul-stirring episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist Lucy Joyce, whose vibrant paintings and profound connection to the natural world have inspired countless collectors, conservationists, and art lovers across the globe. Lucy opens up about her journey into wildlife art, the emotional and spiritual dimensions of her creative process, and the quiet stories hidden inside the creatures she paints. From her early inspirations in nature to the meditative rhythm of the studio, Lucy reflects on how art can reconnect us to the wild—and to ourselves. Together, Chris and Lucy explore themes of conservation, artistic identity, creative stillness, vulnerability, environmental storytelling, and the power of observation. Lucy shares how she studies animals in the field, the meaning behind her color choices, and how she uses her artwork to foster empathy and advocacy for endangered species. Whether you’re an artist, nature enthusiast, collector, or dreamer seeking deeper meaning, this episode offers a heartfelt look into the raw beauty of nature viewed through the artist’s inner lens.

🎧 Listen to discover
– How wildlife inspires emotional storytelling
– Lucy’s process: from field sketches to finished work
– How art can awaken our relationship with nature
– The quiet meditations behind her brush

– Her hopes for conservation and future generations Experience the wild—through the eyes and heart of Lucy Joyce.

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British wildlife artist Lucy Joyce. Lucy’s painstaking attention to detail is her signature on portraits of a variety of animals. Her artistry is crafted from photographic images, and in some cases her own compositions, as she meticulously accounts for every hair and whisker. Lucy was born in Northampton in 1979, the oldest of two children—she has a younger brother Robert. Her mother Jackie Smith, is a part-time seamstress, and her father Brian was a precision engineer in motorsport. Lucy completed her GCSE and A Levels at Chenderit School in Oxfordshire including two GCSEs in Art and A Level Art, before working in print and design. She then attended Southampton Solent University where she earned a degree in Marketing Design. Lucy met her husband at uni and upon graduation the couple spent a year working in Canada before returning to the UK. After the birth of her two sons, Lucy returned to her art and built a clientele for pet portraits. In 2016, she became a full-time artist and now has commissions for her wildlife and pet portraits that extend far into next year. Lucy lives near Newbury in Berkshire with her husband Simon, two sons; Jack and Charlie and two Cocker Spaniels.
 
www.mrsjoycedraws.co.uk
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Jennifer Gennari 

Host: Chris Stafford
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