AN artist whose work is familiar to tea drinkers worldwide will be exhibiting many of his wildlife paintings on the North York Moors next month.

Pickering-based Andrew Hutchinson is best known for his highly detailed portrayals of the natural world, taking inspiration from the unspoiled beauty of the North York Moors.

And he also produced a series of paintings for Taylors of Harrogate which were used to illustrate the packaging for Yorkshire Tea.

He will be wildlife paintings at the Inspired by… gallery at Danby in March and April

They will include his portrayals of much-loved moors wildlife such as the tortoiseshell butterfly, kestrel, goshawk, goldfinch and bullfinch as well as familiar farm animals from the area.

There will also be a special “meet the artist” event at the gallery on March 19 from noon until 3pm.

Andrew has exhibited his work among the world's top wildlife artists and each autumn stages a one-man show in his home town.

He was made an associate member of the prestigious Royal Society of Miniature Artists, Sculptors and Gravers after receiving awards at their 2014 and 2015 exhibitions at the Mall Galleries, London.

“It seems a long time since I first exhibited at Danby as a struggling young artist back in the early 80s,” he said.

“My inspiration for this exhibition is my native Yorkshire countryside and the amazing wildlife that is all around us.

“I find I’m drawn to the Yorkshire forests - and working as a volunteer warden studying adders gives me access to some fantastic and remote habitat.”