The sun is full on and the pine trees at the back of the beach are popping their seeds with a smell of the Mediterranean. A gentle breeze brings an occasional ripple of wave onto the shore and the calls of oystercatchers arguing at the water's edge.

Perching on a patch of warm sand on the cliffs looking over Llanddwyn Island with Newborough Forest behind - this is one of the magical places where Philip Snow comes to sketch and paint.

He moved from Cheshire to Malltraeth about 30 years ago, shortly after Charles Tunnicliffe had died. Tunnicliffe also came from Cheshire to Malltraeth and is arguably the most famous wildlife artist of his time.

Both were drawn to the area for the abundant wildlife set against a backdrop of stunning scenery.

"This place is an area of outstanding natural beauty, not just on a UK scale, but in a world context," says Philip.

He is following in the footsteps of Tunnicliffe and along with two other contemporary artists, Kim Atkinson and Terence Lambert, is taking part in an exhibition at Plas Newydd entitled Tunnicliffe and his Legacy.

The exhibition runs until 17 June 2009 and has been organised by the National Trust, Oriel Ynys Môn and the Friends of Anglesey Red Squirrels Trust.

A programme of events in conjunction with the exhibition has been organised including activities for school groups, a series of lectures and practical demonstrations by artists.

Listen to Philip Snow talking about what inspires him on BBC Radio Wales programme Country Focus.
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