A WILDLIFE artist from Southam has been named a finalist in two prestigious competitions. Sarah Holmes, known for her charcoal depictions of wildlife, has her hopes for success pinned on three works of art. She has been named a double finalist with two pieces in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year competition. She has also been longlisted for the highly regarded Explorers Against Extinction’s Sketch for Survival global art initiative. It increases awareness about species extinction and biodiversity loss, while also raising funds for global wildlife conservation efforts.