Leigh Rust

I am an Australian based wildlife and nature artist who works in many mediums, though pastel is my preferred medium to work in. I am known for my highly detailed wildlife and seascapes which are shown at galleries throughout Victoria. I am a member of AGRA and also the founder of the Untamed Artist Network, a group of artists passionate about wildlife conservation and willing to do something about it.

Over the past couple of years I have demonstrated at many art shows throughout Victoria and won a handful of awards for my works.

February 2008 has seen me hold my second solo show at Melbourne Zoo during their annual Twilight series of concerts resulting in about 5500 people seeing my works. I also did 4 demonstrations during the show, opening people’s eyes to the possibilities of pastel as a medium.

I am currently working on a large fundraising exhibition to raise money for the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone with fellow artist Patrick Hedges. The exhibition will be held at Monarto Zoo in South Australia this October.