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Mick Cawston Sadly, Mick Cawston died in 2006, and although Cranston Fine Arts did not publish his work, we believe he was one of the finest wildlife artists, and we are priviledged to offer his art prints. His sudden death will be a great loss to his family, friends, collectors and associates, and the art community as a whole. We have echoed here the tribute and biography displayed on his publisher's website: Had you met Mick Cawston walking down the path towards you in his old battered jacket, his hair down to his shoulders and his knee hanging out of his jeans you would have been forgiven for not realising that he was one of the world's finest dog painters. His work is comparable to that of John Emms or Maude Earl and he worked equally well in oils, water colours or pastels. No matter what breed of dog he portrayed, the character and likeness of the dog were always superb. Many of his works have been reproduced as limited edition prints and he was voted 5 times, in the Fine Art Trade Guild survey, as one of the top selling artists, winning it in 1998. Born in 1959 in Dagenham, Essex. His father teaches and translates the deaf and dumb language for the police. He was educated at the Robert Clock comprehensive school and it was here that he won his first exhibition at the age of seven. On leaving school he trained as a cabinet maker before signing up in the army for three years. There, amongst other things, he did a six month tour in Northern Ireland. After the army he spent six months working as a motor cycle messenger in London, earning himself enough money to spend a few months touring Europe. Throughout all this time his passion for drawing grew stronger and on returning from Europe he spent six months sketching people’s children on the pavements of Covent Garden, in pastel at £3 a time. From here a London silversmith employed him to design silverware, largely for the Arab market. However, interesting as this was, it was never Mick’s great passion and before very long he moved away from London and spent the next three years living in a small cottage on a farm in Burnham-on-Crouch and returned to selling his work on the streets, although this time his price had gone up to £18 a drawing. Despite his price increase he could not make a living and as a result he started to paint seriously in oils in the early part of 1987. By the middle of 1987 he had been discovered by Sally Mitchell and by the end of this year he had his first two limited edition prints published after his work. He never looked back becoming one of the country's top selling published artists with a very strong following of country loving people. In 1996, Mick celebrated the publication of his 200th print, entitled Wildlife 200, which is a wonderful composite picture of British wildlife. The painting was used in a children’s competition, run by the national magazine Shooting Times, for young children to name all the animals in the picture. The original painting, an oil on canvas, 24 inches by 36 inches was donated to the Animal Health Trust where it was successfully auctioned for £3000. He was featured by Gundogs magazine in 1996 as one of the leading dog artists. He has been featured in many magazines and his work has graced numerous front covers of leading publications. The first time he exhibited at the Society of Equestrian Artists in London, with only the second horse picture he had ever painted, he won the award for the best newcomer. The next year he was awarded full membership. His original paintings are widely collected and his pictures hang in collections in many countries, including Sweden, Australia, Kenya, Japan, America much of Europe and, of course, England. Mick would have been so touched to see how many people mourned his passing. He was a very special person and a true friend. |
Mick Cawston Sport Prints | |||
PREVIEW | TITLE | VIEW IN SHOP | CODE |
 | Deer Stalking by Mick Cawston. | Click For Details | CWN0300 |
 | Palace Issue by Mick Cawston. | Click For Details | CWN0318 |
 | For The Love of It by Mick Cawston. | Click For Details | CWN0323 |
 | A Tense Moment by Mick Cawston. | Click For Details | CWN0328 |
Mick Cawston Wildlife Prints | |||
PREVIEW | TITLE | VIEW IN SHOP | CODE |
 | Out in the Cold by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0034 |
 | Afternoon Snooze by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0037 |
 | The Otter by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0040 |
 | Born to Rule by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0048 |
 | Long Haired German Shepherd Dogs by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0060 |
 | Belgium Shepherd by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0065 |
 | Two of a Kind by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0075 |
 | The Border Family by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0077 |
 | To the Rescue by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0078 |
 | Beddlington Lurchers by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0080 |
 | Afghan by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0082 |
 | Bring Them In by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0083 |
 | A Well Earned Rest by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0084 |
 | Golden Retriever - Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0088 |
 | Pot Dogs by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0092 |
 | The Hairy One - Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0094 |
 | English Setter - Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0096 |
 | Jack Russell by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0097 |
 | Head of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0098 |
 | Head of a Doberman by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0099 |
 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0100 |
 | Head of a Cocker by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0102 |
 | Chocolate Lab by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0115 |
 | Head of a Black Labrador by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0116 |
 | G.S.P. and Falcons by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0119 |
 | Flat Coat by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0123 |
 | The Beginner by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0126 |
 | A Quiet Evening by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0131 |
 | Head of a Gordon Setter by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0132 |
 | Young Barn Owls by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0135 |
 | Potwatchers by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0136 |
 | The Reluctant Playmate by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0139 |
 | Flat Coat in the Bullrushes by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0140 |
 | American Cocker by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0149 |
 | Study of a Terrier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0155 |
 | Blood Hounds by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0157 |
 | When I Grow Up by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0161 |
 | My Two Sons by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0163 |
 | In the Presence of Royalty by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0164 |
 | Thats Torn It by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0165 |
 | OK Boys (Patterdales) by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0166 |
 | Springer Woodcock by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0167 |
 | English Bull Terrier - Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0170 |
 | Footballing Dog by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0171 |
 | Portrait of a Boxer by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0172 |
 | The Guardians by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0189 |
 | A Spot of Trouble by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0194 |
 | The Akita by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0198 |
 | Chihuahua by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0199 |
 | Weimeraner in the Snow by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0201 |
 | Vizsla by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0202 |
 | Afghan Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0203 |
 | Border Rabbiting by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0214 |
 | Lurchers by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0217 |
 | Head of a Hare by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0218 |
 | Doberman by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0222 |
 | Irish Setter Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0224 |
 | Every Which Way (Terriers) by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0226 |
 | Runners by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0229 |
 | Dachshund Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0230 |
 | Duck by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0231 |
 | G.S.P. Composite by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0233 |
 | Bedlington Terrier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0234 |
 | One Down Three to Go by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0235 |
 | The Trophy by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0239 |
 | Springer Spaniel Head Study by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0241 |
 | The Field Spaniel by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0244 |
 | Grace and Favour by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0246 |
 | A Sting in the Tail by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0250 |
 | The Schnauzer by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0253 |
 | Tri Colour Cavalier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0254 |
 | Bichon Frise by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0255 |
 | Elegance by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0258 |
 | Head of a Roe Deer by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0259 |
 | Curly Coated Retrievers by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0271 |
 | Bone of Contention by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0273 |
 | Irish Water Spaniel by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0279 |
 | Hot Dog by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0282 |
 | A Close Call by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0292 |
 | Whippet Composite by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0301 |
 | Cocker Composite by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0303 |
 | Dalmatian by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0304 |
 | The Parent Trap by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0306 |
 | Black Magic by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0307 |
 | The Scottie by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0309 |
 | Chewing It Over by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0310 |
 | A Good Run by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0311 |
 | Highland Magic by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0313 |
| | Job Satisfaction by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0314 |
 | Work Mates by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0315 |
 | Mob Rule by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0319 |
 | Spoilt by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0321 |
 | Night Patrol by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0324 |
 | Vanity Fair by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0325 |
 | Temptation by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0326 |
 | Points of View by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0327 |
 | Study of a Border Terrier by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0330 |
 | A Close Shave by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0331 |
 | Growing Up by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0334 |
 | The Opportunist by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0339 |
 | Great Eggspectations by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0343 |
 | In The Forest by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0345 |
 | Fortune Favours The Bold by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0347 |
 | On The Prowl by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0348 |
 | The Academic by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0353 |
 | The Artful Fox by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0355 |
 | Window Shopping by Mick Cawston. | Click For Details | CWN0359 |
 | Bonny by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0360 |
 | Irish Water Spaniel Flushing by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0361 |
 | Ill Do The Talking Son by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0375 |
 | Friendship by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0376 |
 | Under Cover by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0377 |
 | The Boxer by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0480 |
 | Head of a G.S.D. by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWN0600 |
 | Thanks For My Supper by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNG0001 |
 | Hiding by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNG0002 |
 | Roe Stalking by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNG0003 |
 | Dragging Down by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNG0004 |
 | My New Friend by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNG0006 |
 | Dog Tired by Mick Cawston | Click For Details | CWNO0002 |
