Pollyanna is acclaimed as one of Europe's foremost wildlife artists.

 The most published artist in the UK, her work sells in over eighty countries world-wide . She is patron of The Wildlife Art Society International, alongside fellow artist David Shepherd and the Marquis of Bath. A familiar face in the media, ‘Made in England’  the latest documentary about her work was broadcast recently on BBC1.

Pollyanna, who studied at the London Central School of Art, continues to receive awards and accolades for her paintings, including the  Millennium Trophy bestowed by the Wildlife Art Society International who have also awarded her two Gold Medals.  She has  received a commendation for her work in Arts and Media at the European Women of Achievement Awards. .In 2004 she was awarded a coveted first prize in the Wildlife Artist of the Year Awards, and in 2006 the AFC  honoured her with their prestigious Conservation Artist Award . In 2009 she was named Professional Artist of the Year by the Society of All Artists.

In recent years Pollyanna has also been recognised for her remarkable accomplishments in both business and conservation. In 2004 she was the winner of the NatWest everywoman Award and In 2006  won the Department of Trade and Investment's Women in Business Achievement Award. In 2007 she received one of the first Excellence in the Community awards from Derbyshire County Council,. The International Fund for Animal Welfare named her Animal Conservation Fund-raiser of the Year, at a special presentation at the House of Lords.