Who is the artist behind Wadart?

Ian Waddington, known to everyone as Waddy. He is a self-taught, retired artist based in Preston, Lancashire, working in acrylics, pan pastels and pastel pencils.

Is the artwork original?

Yes. Every piece on the site is a one-off original, painted or drawn by hand. There are no prints and no reproductions.

How do I buy a piece?

Message Ian on WhatsApp using the enquire button on the artwork page. He will confirm whether it is still available and sort out payment and delivery with you directly. Prices shown are guide prices.

Do you take commissions?

Yes. Pet portraits, wildlife, landscapes and music portraits are all commissioned regularly. Tell Ian the subject, rough size and any deadline, and he will agree a price and timeline before starting.

What mediums does Ian work in?

Acrylics on canvas and board, pan pastels and pastel pencils, and mixed media using modelling paste for texture.

Where is Wadart based?

Preston, Lancashire, England. All artwork is produced in England.

How do I get in touch?

Message Ian on WhatsApp on 07900 535093, or reach him through his Facebook page. There are no contact forms on the site: it all goes straight to his phone and he replies to every message himself.

How much does a piece cost?

Guide prices for available originals typically run from around 125 to 275 pounds depending on size and medium. Commission prices are agreed individually.

Everything is an original

The studio wall

Every original I've got, hung the way I'd hang them at home. No two the same size, no prints, no copies.

30 on the wall right now

Everything Experimental Paintings Pastels & Drawings Commissions

Lifeboats at SeaAcrylics with modelling paste£235

Great TitPan pastels & pastel pencils£200

Fancy something of your own?

Pet portraits, wildlife, a place that means something to you, or a face you'd like on the wall. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll talk you through it.

Commission a piece