Hayley Goodhead was born in rural Staffordshire and began painting at a young age.

She graduated with a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art from the University of Gloucestershire. Not long after, a local gallery spotted her work — a discovery that led to her artistic breakthrough.

Hayley’s talent quickly gained attention. A sell-out exhibition at that same gallery became a defining moment in her career, launching her into the spotlight of the UK art scene.

Her instantly recognisable style focuses on contemporary wildlife. Drawing inspiration from modern life, fashion, and pop culture, Hayley blends these elements with realism to create wildlife art that is bold, fresh, and unmistakably hers.

Since turning professional, Hayley Goodhead has exhibited widely and held solo shows in galleries across the UK. Over time, she has built a strong reputation both nationally and internationally, earning recognition as one of the UK’s leading contemporary wildlife artists.