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About Luke Western Art
Luke Western is an illustrator, sculptor, and writer based in Shropshire, whose work is rooted in a long-standing connection to nature and a practical, hands-on approach to creativity. Growing up in Bristol, he developed an early interest in wildlife, encouraged by his mother’s enthusiasm for birds and the natural world. From garden birdwatching to countryside walks, nature has always been part of his daily life.
My Story
Luke’s creative path widened in his teenage years when he studied sculpture at Filton College in Bristol. There, he discovered wire as a medium and began developing the style he continues to use today. His sculptures range from large wildlife pieces designed for outdoor spaces to human-form works for the home.
Although Luke spent years illustrating and painting with acrylics, an injury in 2021 changed how he worked. Unable to stand for long periods, he switched to digital illustration—something he could do from the sofa. What started as a workaround quickly became a new direction. His first digital piece, a geometric Blue Tit inspired by Glastonbury, led to the creation of geobirds, an ongoing series of over 100 geometric bird illustrations now found in thousands of homes across the UK.
Nature, in line, form, and rhythm
Wanting to make art more accessible, Luke launched Art For All, a campaign that donates prints to communities and organisations across the country. Tens of thousands of prints have been given to schools, GP surgeries, hospices, care homes, and refugee centres—funded entirely by Luke Western Art and supported by his community.
Luke is also the author of The Best Nest Contest, a 48-page rhyming children’s book that encourages curiosity about nature. The book has received hundreds of 5-star reviews and marked his first step into writing.
His poetry reflects the same interest in conservation. His poem Survivor’s Guilt, written for Explorers Against Extinction, won their Stories for Survival competition and was read by Stephen Fry.
Luke has been a finalist in the Sketch for Survival conservation art competition for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), helping to support fundraising for frontline conservation projects.
Today, Luke continues to illustrate, sculpt, and write. Working across different disciplines allows him to create when inspiration strikes rather than forcing it. He aims to deepen his involvement with conservation organisations and use his creativity to support environmental causes. Through his art, sculpture, and writing, he hopes to encourage others to stay connected to the natural world.
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