Kari's father, Sir Wally Herbert, was a polar explorer, author and artist of international distinction.  An award-winning author, he turned to painting in later life. His original paintings are owned by collectors, celebrities and members of the Royal Family.

Sir Wally spent 15 years in the Polar wilderness, mapping several thousands of square miles of unchartered territory in Antarctica. He made history in 1968-69, when he led the first crossing of the Arctic Ocean from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Spitsbergen, becoming the first without doubt to have reached the Geographic North Pole on foot. He was honoured by countless societies and institutions and was awarded a Knighthood for his achievements.

An author of 9 books, he turned to painting in later life. With a trained eye for detail from his years of map-making, Sir Wally’s art has a photo-realistic quality combined with a skill for capturing light and atmosphere. His deep appreciation and respect for the polar wilds, for exploration history and the Inuit people shines through his work.

Sir Wally's original paintings are owned by collectors, celebrities and members of
the Royal Family. You can buy Fine Art prints of his paintings here.