CHRISTINE DADD from Chepstow has been short-listed for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition at London's prestigious Mall Galleries from Tuesday 30th June to Saturday 4th July.

Christine will be displaying her shortlisted work and vying for the top £10,000 prize this summer. 

"The short-listed entries are once again exceptional," says wildlife artist and conservationist, David Shepherd CBE who launched the art competition in 2008 to raise funds and awareness for endangered wildlife.

"From the judges' point of view the drama and technical excellence in all the work was quite breath-taking."

More than 150 works of art have been short-listed for this year's competition – from established and exciting new artists – and will be on display and for sale in the main gallery, raising awareness and funds for critically endangered mammals in Africa and Asia supported by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF).