Andrew Haslen says he is ensuring a future for himself by creating more artwork.
An artist diagnosed with Parkinson's said his condition gave him the drive to keep working.He has been painting all his life, but following his diagnosis turned to sculpting to ensure he could create additional work to sell to secure his future."I drew things I was interested in like aeroplanes but I've always lived in the countryside and I've always been interested in nature.
"I eventually started drawing birds and animals but it wasn't until I showed some in the pub one Friday night and someone offered to buy one, which I couldn't believe.The artist said his career progressed from there when he developed his own style before going on to become one of the UK's leading wildlife artists.
"I decided I would learn to do it with my left hand and after about six months the tremor went to my left hand so I abandoned that."Talking to people I get this involuntary movement, that is caused by the medication, not the Parkinson's. So the Parkinson's is controlled and I can use my hands again so I can sign my name.
Mr Haslen said he worked seven days a week to create his paintings and sculptures and had a sense of urgency due to his condition."With bronzes it's an addition so if I get to a point where I can't paint or I can't work, I'll still be able to sell work from the additions. He found "it's easier to cover up mistakes in the clay" and added: "Time is running out and I don't know when I'll be stopped so it makes me work longer hours."His pieces will be exhibited at the Society of Wildlife Artists exhibition at Mall Galleries in London from 17-27 October.'Pregnancy is hard - I want to help other mums'
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