Eric Rowe is a British wildlife artist and illustrator whose distinguished career has seen him work with a number of the leading advertising agencies across Europe. Born in London in 1938, he studied art and design at Harrow Art College in West London, subsequently working as an illustrator at a London design studio. Alongside his commercial work he also began painting for both commissions and fine art publications, leading to his becoming a full-time freelance illustrator. He was commended in the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year competition, 2011.