Cover 1 (Covey of Red Grouse) by Jasper Leadbeater

Medium

Paint on recycled shotgun cartridge shells

Dimensions

H100cm/39" x W179cm/70.5" D7cm/2.5"

Dimensions with Frame

H110cm/43" x W189cm/74.5" D10cm/4"

Description

Large painting of a covey of red grouse in flight, painted on a background of recycled cartridge shells.

Notes

This vivid and lifelike depiction of Red Grouse breaking cover is an impactful piece by Jasper Leadbeater, painstakingly painted on to his classic canvas of gleaming cartridge shells. The ideal size to make a statement in your hall or study, this is the perfect reminder of your love of sporting pursuits and appreciation of Scotland's fauna.

About Jasper Leadbetter

Jasper Leadbeater is a self-taught artist whose early passion for fine art and drawing developed into a successful career built on detailed pencil commissions.

His curiosity and environmental awareness led him to experiment with spent shotgun shells as an unconventional canvas, forming the foundation of a distinctive and recognisable style. Drawing inspiration from the countryside, his work brings together traditional country pursuits with a contemporary approach to animal portraiture, using intricately hand-drawn and hand-cut stencils combined with spray paint.

Through continued experimentation, his focus has evolved towards capturing the beauty of the animal kingdom, particularly within Highland settings, resulting in work that feels both modern and deeply connected to the natural world. Browse all our Jasper Leadbeater pieces.