Adrian Rigby

Adrian Colliver Rigby (born 13 March 1962 in Chorley, Lancashire) is a wildlife artist with studios in Lancashire, England and Florida, United States.
Biography
Rigby demonstrated considerable artistic talent from an early age. He was educated at St John's Primary School, Brinscall in Lancashire, St. Michael's CE High School Chorley 1973-78 and Runshaw College Leyland 1978-80 before attending the Blackpool School of Art from 1979 to 1982. He went on to teach art at the school from 1982 through to 1985.
In 1996 he won three wildlife art awards at the Open Exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society for his painting Rushing Waters. Although most famous for his wildlife paintings, Rigby is also known for his transport works (notably Concorde and Titanic) which are popular amongst collectors. His set of four limited edition Titanic prints ('Stretching Her Legs', 'Date With Destiny', 'Ship of Dreams' and 'Last Farewell') sold out shortly after release. He has also has contributed significantly to the America's Cup genre of marine paintings.

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