Adele Pound Art
Paper
Adele is a wildlife artist and keen birdwatcher based in County Down. She creates drawings, paintings, digital art, graphic stories and paper art, all with a wildlife theme.
Gallery
Bio
Adele studied fine art, painting at Winchester School of Art where she dismayed her tutors by insisting on painting wildlife. The inspiration for all her work is the natural world. Central to this is her ongoing practice of drawing from life. Whether making field trips to Strangford Lough to draw wintering birds through a telescope or clipping magnifiers to her glasses to study insects in her garden, she still insists on drawing wildlife.
Adele has been has been supported with awards and bursaries from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Society of Wildlife Artists. She has taken part in numerous artist’s residencies. Many of these have been wildlife focussed, such as the John Busby Seabird Drawing course and the Ayatana Research Residency “Parliament of Owls” in Quebec, Canada. She has recently been elected an Associate member of the Society of Wildlife Artists.
It is this careful study, observation and research that enables Adele to design her paper art creations. Immediately recognisable species are depicted through the use of simple shapes and colours. She always strives to conjure up an elegant solution to the problems that arise during each design creation. Each design is a learning process that expands Adele’s self taught paper engineering skills, and reveals new ideas and possibilities for the next design.
Where to Buy My Work
Craft NI Gallery, Royal Avenue, Belfast
Ards Visitor Information Centre, Newtownards, Co Down
Our Wee Makers – Online Store
- Events
- Commissions / Workshops / Private bookings
Knit and Stitch
The Eikon Exhibition Centre, from 13th – 16th November 2025.
I will be part of the Craft NI stand at the Knit and Stitch show along with many other makers from the Gallery. You can find us all on stand E96!
https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/
Made in AND Christmas Pop up Shop
Thursday 20 Nov – Sunday 4 Jan
Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafters.
Whether you’re shopping for a unique present or simply soaking up the seasonal spirit, this is the perfect place to find something special for your loved ones. Support local, shop handmade, and make your Christmas truly meaningful.
While you’re here, warm up with a festive drink or seasonal treat from the museum café – the perfect way to complete your visit!
The shop is free to visit during our normal opening hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am–4pm and Sundays 12noon–4pm.
Twilight Christmas Shopping Event
On Thursday 27 November, join us at North Down Museum for our Twilight Christmas Shopping event. Enjoy live music and craft demonstrations while you browse the Pop Up Christmas Shop.
6pm – 9pm. Admission is free.
https://andculture.org.uk/whats-on/made-and-twilight-christmas
North Down Craft Collective Christmas Market
Sunday 30th November, 10.00am – 4.00pm
We will be back at WWT Castle Espie this festive season!
The 2025 North Down Craft Collective Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 30th November in the visitor centre from 10.00am – 4.00pm. Over 30 artists and makers will be showcasing their work making your Christmas gift buying a pleasure this year!
Enjoy festive music, treats from the Kingfisher Cafe and your chance to meet the makers.
Admission to the fair is free of charge (normal charges apply to visit the wetland area)
Read more on the Castle Espie website
HARK
St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast Thursday 5th December at 7.30pm
Join us in an atmospheric night with live music and lots of beautiful gifts from local artists and craftsmanship on !
The In The Beginning Creative Collective is excited to be hosting its first event and would love you to join us at Belfast Cathedral with your friends and family. Throughout the night you can enjoy live music from various musicians, shop for Christmas gifts from our fantastic range of stalls with local artists and craftsmanship or relax and enjoy spoken word.
For more information please follow the In The Beginning page on Facebook or Instagram @inthebeginningcollective where they will introduce you to their fantastic musicians and artists over the coming weeks!
The Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
https://andculture.org.uk/whats-on/creative-peninsula-christmas-fayre