Dartmoor Field Notes

The Logbook of a Wildlife Artist

Chronicles from the Devon coastline and Dartmoor, documenting native British fauna, wet-on-wet oil glazes, and the art of patient observation.

Recent Observations

From the Field and Studio

Dive into Charlie Zinn's latest entries on wildlife encounters, painting techniques, and the unique challenges of capturing Devon's wild spirit.

Wet-on-Wet Oil Glazes: Capturing the Moor's Light

Tracking the Red Deer of Dartmoor: A Winter Study

Mixing Raw Pigments: The Earthy Palette of Devon

Explore the nuances of applying oil glazes to achieve the atmospheric light of Dartmoor, step-by-step techniques.

Join Charlie on a winter expedition, documenting the elusive red deer and their behaviour in the wild Devon landscape.

Discover the artist's process of preparing raw pigments, transforming natural earth into vibrant, lasting colors for the canvas.

Our Approach

Boots-in-the-Mud Observation. Original Oil Glazes.

Every stroke on canvas, every click of the shutter, begins with patient hours spent in the wild. We believe true art emerges from direct experience, translating the raw beauty of native British fauna into lasting works.