Artwork & Photography

by Michelle Mann

aberdeenshire artist & photographer specialising in livestock, wildlife and pets

artist for the bookbench trail

the trail is officially over now but click on the link above for more information about the farewell weekend at the aberdeen music hall 20th & 21st september and auction in october.

original Artwork, prints and cards available over in the shop

Had a great late night adventure last night with Vhairi Walker Visual Artist and our cameras! Awesome way to start aurora season and nice for me to have some company out with the camera. #northernlights #auroraborealis #aberdeenshirephotographers
I finally caught up on framing last week and so 'Gentle Giant' is now ready to take pride of place on a new wall. I'll pop the link in the comments to the listing over in my 'gallery on the computer' where you will also find lots of other original a
A busy week trying to get back into the term time routine. This year the summer holidays just seemed to fly past and if I'm honest, despite the juggling and frequent chaos, I really wasn't ready for them to end. Social media has a habit of making thi
The story of the back of the Bookbench... The back of the bench, or cover of the book, has had a lot less attention than the front. It definitely deserves some attention though! The idea and inspiration was to show both the farming calendar from pl
Knackered after a really busy weekend with work and a lovely day out at Tarland Show yesterday. I have managed to get organised with my new card delivery from last week though and the summer holiday offer is still on over in my shop!
I can't quite believe it's august! What a month July was, I love the change of pace that comes with the summer holidays and more time spent with the kids but its definitely a juggling act with artwork, farming and looking after the lovely lodges @woo
Another Bookbench installment... The sleeping cat on the bench is our own trusty farm cat 'Pusskin'. Farm cats have long been an important member of the team, helping to keep vermin such as mice and rats under control, something Pusskin excels at! S
As well as the Bookbench and summer holiday chaos I've also been working on some new artwork for cards. I'm planning to get an order away this week and will let you know when they arrive. Planning a few more installments of 'about the Bookbench' thi
Summer is here and the sun is out, if that wasn't enough I've decided to run a discount code online right through the holidays until the 25th August! I won't be out to the shows this summer but I'm hoping to attract a bit more business to my online s
I had the privilege of meeting some of the amazing group of sponsors for my Bookbench this morning! Kintore is well worth a visit, not just to see my bench but the beaitiful flower displays by the local community, the fantastic local businesses and
Slightly later than planned but here's day one of the story behind my bench... Clan has always been a charity close to my heart, with cancer having had a significant impact on my family. Being able to use my art to support the incredible work of Clan
The summer holidays have arrived here in Aberdeenshire, I actually can't believe we are already well through the first week! I am still working and contactable but may be a little slower to respond as I juggle more than usual. New artwork, a card res
The summer holidays have arrived here in Aberdeenshire, I actually can't believe we are already well through the first week! I am still working and contactable but may be a little slower to respond as I juggle more than usual. New artwork, a card res
Another busy week! Lots going on here, and lots to share over the next few weeks. This week we've had sports day, lodges, garden jobs, lots of sketching, a start to hay making and some planning for the next few months ahead of our school summer brea
A very unexpected surprise in our local paper today to see 'The Woolly Back' In a feature about the highland show! I am often asked where she is now but I don't actually know. If anyone does know where she has ended up I'd love to hear from you, fee

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