Bruce Pearson (1950-), British, Seals with pups, signed and dated 1978, gouache, 37 x 51cm.; 14.5 x 20in. * Bruce Pearson was born in Newmarket, Suffolk and studied at great Yarmouth College of Art and at Leicester College of Art. In 1973 he spent seven months with the RSPB film unit. Numerous exhibitions of his work have been held around Britain and he has illustrated books on birds and wildlife.