Ruth Baker Walton is the name under which the artist currently paints.

A Fellow of The Wildlife Art Society International, Ruth served as Chairman from 2000 to 2003 and had been a Regional Group Organiser for the West of England for many years prior to that. She still serves on the Central Committee and plays an active role in the running of the Society.

A keen conservationist, she is also a member of Earthwatch, W.W.F. and the R.S.P.B. Her work has been sold in aid of various wildlife trusts and conservation organisations.

With no formal art training her technique is basically self taught. Ruth prefers the expressive use of subtle watercolour washes to suggest habitat and create atmosphere, rather than portray photographic detail. Although not a medium favoured by most wildlife artists, she enjoys its challenge and the wonderful unexpected results that can only be achieved by the wet into wet technique. Other favourite mediums are pastel and coloured pencil, especially for fine details studies, which she often combines with watercolour.

The need for individuality in wildlife art has prompted Ruth to explore the interaction between birds and animals in the composition of her paintings. A love of Africa, which she calls her "second home" is self evident in her work and predominates as subject matter, though not exclusively. Ruth has travelled to Africa each year for the past twelve years to get inspiration and reference for her work which she feels is essential if one is to paint with any realism .

Her travels have taken her through much of Kenya and to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and to the vast wilderness of the Selous. Her next visit will take her to the unspoilt reaches of the Okavango in Botswana. Ruth believes in getting as close to her subject matter as possible and has been privileged to enjoy some unforgettable experiences with wildlife.

Apart from The Wildlife Art Society International, her work has been exhibited at:-

Sotheby's Wildlife Art Auction, London

Northern Exhibition of Wildlife Art, Liverpool

The British Falconry & Raptor Fair, UK

Various Galleries in the UK plus joint and solo Exhibitions.