Published Work
During a career which spanned 49 years, Pollyanna became the most published artist in the UK. Practically every home in Britain will have enjoyed her work at some time in the form of a Christmas or greeting card, print or calendar.
Pollyanna’s very first published work was commissioned by Cockaynes Department store for use in their advertising campaigns in 1970. In the early part of her career, Pollyanna also designed packaging for American pet food company Dyno pet products and Sutherland Foods.
Between 1971 – 1980 Pollyanna’s work was published by Mill Wheel. Over 60 fine art prints were marketed throughout Europe in conjunction with Espagna International. From 1982 – 1992 Pollyanna was under contract to publishers Drayco, who published over 200 fine art prints and several limited editions, and also expanded Pollyanna’s work on to an assortment of gift ware, including bone china and stationary.
During this period specially commissioned work was also published by Bemrose Ltd., including the British Gas calendar in 1991 and the 1992 calendar “Birds and Bridges of Derbyshire” for the Derbyshire Building society, sold in support of the Council for the Preservation of Rural Britain. They commissioned a further 12 paintings for the 1996 “Wonderful Wildlife” calendar which raised funds for Pollyanna’s nominated charity Care for the Wild. In 1992 Febo International published exclusive limited edition prints and in 1994 Irish Linen Company Ulster weavers produced the first of a still increasing range of designs by Pollyanna.
Pollyanna painted three series of limited edition collectors plates for Royal Doulton and Wedgwood, distributed through the Bradford Exchange. In 2003 she began a new collaboration with Danbury Mint who are continuing to release new collectors plates.
Since 1996 she designed a series of exclusive gift ware for Harrods, and was commissioned to paint the designs for the ranges of giftware, commemorative plates and cards to accompany both their twentieth and twenty-first anniversary Harrods Bears.
The prestigious fine art publishers Rosenstiels also published a series of Pollyanna’s work as limited edition prints. In 2000 DMC produced the first of her designs to be adapted as tapestries and cross stitch sets. Her work is also licensed by many International companies. Since 2003 Bradford Exchange America have been releasing series of collectables, while ranges of stone ware, stained glass, cheques, jigsaws and stationary are also published and marketed exclusively in the USA.
American publishers Browntrout published several Fine Art Calendars of Pollyanna’s work annually for International distribution.
Since 1994 Pollyanna’s work has been published by Otter House Ltd., who have published over 250 fine art prints to date, as well as limited editions, and an extensive range of greeting and Christmas cards. Their gift ware range includes decorative mats, fine china ware, stationery, and even jigsaws and enamel brooches, and they currently export her work into over 80 countries around the world. In 1999 Otter House launched the capsule range “Sanctuary” which commemorates Pollyanna’s remarkable series of expeditions to study endangered wildlife. The Countryside range of cards, prints, stationary and giftware launched in 2000 celebrates Pollyanna’s love of British Wildlife. The ‘Classic’ ‘Gallery’ and ‘Studio’ ranges all feature her paintings of pedigree dogs, cats and domestic animals.
Otter House’s book publishing division have commissioned five books of Pollyanna’s artwork, with text and photography by Pollyanna’s daughter and Business partner Anna-Louise.
Pollyanna also painted covers for and illustrated two books by actress and conservationist Alexandra Bastedo. Her work has appeared in many other books, including ‘Ackroyd’s Ark – Two by Two’ published to raise funds for Tusk.
Her work frequently appears on the covers and in the pages of magazines – My Weekly commissioned several works of fiction inspired by her artwork.
American calendar publishers Browntrout published five calendars of her work every year, which sold internationally. American card publishers Leanin’ Tree and Pumpernickel both include Pollyanna’s images within their ranges of environmentally friendly cards, while her work is also available in the USA on a wide range of products including jewellery, clocks, cheque book covers, and even garden flags!
She painted six series of stamps for the republic of the Congo, and two for the Republic of Benin, as well as stamps for Liberia, Chechnya, and other countries. In the UK she painted first day covers for the Royal Mail.
For five years she was a regular and highly popular guest in the Create and Craft television studios, making live appearances to launch a wide range of craft DVDs, paper kits and other products featuring her artwork.
Pollyanna’s work has been commissioned and published by every major wildlife art charity in the UK, including WWF and the RSPB, and many international organisations.
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Major Book Publications:
The Eye of the Tiger (2007)
Includes sketches and illustrations throughout, and finishes with portfolio of twenty paintings. – The story of Pollyanna’s expeditions into India to study and paint polar bears in their natural habitat. Preface : Nick Jenkins (International Fund for Animal Welfare), Foreword : Virginia McKenna
Author: Anna-Louise Pickering
Published by: Otter House
A Brush With Willdife (2004)
Includes sketches and illustrations throughout, and finishes with portfolio of thirty paintings. – Tells the story of the wildlife hospital and bird sanctuary run by Pollyanna for fifteen years, and the paintings which were inspired by this close contact with birds and animals. Preface : Twiggy Foreword : David Bellamy.
Author: Anna-Louise Pickering
Published by: Otter House
An Artist in the Land of the Thunder Dragon (2009)
The journal kept by Pollyanna on her expedition through Bhutan has been published by Artists for Conservation as a deluxe leather-bound limited edition book, of just 100 copies. Includes sketches and illustrations throughout.
Published by: Artists for Conservation
Mother and Baby Animal Cross Stitch (2009)
16 heartwarming Cross Stitch designs based on Pollyanna’s wildlife paintings
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: David & Charles PLC
Artists for Conservation (2008)
To accompany the exhibition ‘The Art of Conservation’ the Artists for Conservation Foundation have published a show companion book. In addition the book highlights the flag expedition programme – and there is an entire chapter dedicated to Pollyanna’s 2007 fellowship expedition into Bhutan.
Published by: Artists for Conservation
Way of the Wolf (2014)
The latest in the series of intricately researched and beautifully illustrated journals of discovery and thought-provoking observation from the mother and daughter team Pollyanna and Anna-Louise. In the book they take you on two specific journeys, taken five years apart on different continents, to seek out the threatened European wolf in Romania and the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf.Preface : Graham Norton, Foreword : Count Tibor Kalnoky
Author: Anna-Louise Pickering
Published by: Otter House
On Top of the World (2002)
Includes sketches and illustrations throughout, and finishes with portfolio of twenty paintings. – The story of Pollyanna’s expeditions into the High Arctic to study and paint polar bears in their natural habitat. Preface : Billy Connolly, Foreword : Brigitte Bardot
Author: Anna-Louise Pickering
Published by: Otter House
Giant Pandas and Sleeping Dragons (1999)
Includes sketches and illustrations throughout, and finishes with portfolio of twenty paintings. – The story of Pollyanna’s remarkable journey into the Tibetan Borderlands to study and paint Giant Pandas.Preface : Stuart Chapman WWF Foreword : Virginia McKenna.
Author: Anna-Louise Pickering
Published by: Otter House
Exploring the Secret World of Wildlife Rescue (2003)
Pollyanna is one of several celebrity contributors to the book ‘Secret World’ which tells the story of the remarkable wildlife rescue centre run by Pauline Kidner in Somerset.
Author: Pauline Kidner
Published by: Halsgrove
The Healthy Dog Book (1999)
Cover Painting and illustrations throughout. – The Natural guide to canine care and cuisine.
Author: Alexandra Bastedo
Published by: Robson Books
The Healthy Cat Book (1998)
Cover Painting and illustrations throughout. – The Natural guide to feline care and cuisine.
Author: Alexandra Bastedo
Published by: Robson Books