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David (born 1975) is an artist with strong interests in oil and acrylic painting. He enjoys working with a diverse range of subject matter and materials in order to maintain a freshness and vitality in his paintings and drawings.

David studied fine art as part of a joint degree course (the other half was in pure maths!) at Aberystwyth University and has since continued to paint in his spare time whilst trying to squeeze in working full-time as a web/media developer. David regularly attends life drawing/painting classes both locally and at Heatherleys School of Fine Art in Chelsea. The regular discipline of drawing is an essential part of his art practice and he can often be found out and about with his sketchbook or pochade box.

Ideas are sparked on location with drawings or paint sketches which can have the potential to be developed into more resolved pieces back in the studio. Sometimes there's little more to say beyond the original statement and the work needs no further development. This approach has enabled David to develop his observational and technical skills whilst encouraging a greater connection and understanding of the subject. The energy that comes from the original moment is an increasing important element in his work. Location work can be intensive (especially when it's cold or windy!) but immensely rewarding and challenging. David enjoys the challenge of working with different subject matter, believing that this keeps ideas fresh and prevents him from descending into a routine or formulaic approach. Whether it is a solitary plum, Cornish seascape or quiet interior, the subject guides David through a sensitive and focused exploration.

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• Two works accepted into the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London (November).

• Two works accepted into the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London (November).

• Three works accepted into the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Open exhibition at the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham (December).
• One 'plein air' coastal painting shown at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London (October).
• A selection of David's seascape paintings were shown at the Neptune gallery in Hunstanton, Norfolk (June-July) as part of a mixed show called 'Coastal vision'.
• Three interior works, including 'Between Two Rooms', were exhibted at the New Grafton Gallery in London from January 16th-February 4th 2007.

• Two of paintings shown at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London (November 1st-12th 2006).
  
  

• A number of works shown at the Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester. Earlier in the summer David had works on show in Cornwall (Padstow) and at the Affordable Art Fair in Bristol.
  
  

• Serveral paintings exhibited at the Burlington Contemporary Art Gallery in Cheltenham and at the Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester.
  
  

• A solo exhibition of David's works held at the Rugby School Gallery, Rugby (August-September). A few pictures of the exhibition are shown below:
  
  

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• David has written a full article (including two step by step demonstrations) on his approach to painting outdoors (plein air) which can be seen in the July 2009 edition of The Artist magazine.
• David has written a full article (including two step by step demonstrations) on his approach to painting seascapes in oils which can be seen in the July 2007 edition of The Artist magazine.
• David was featured in the May 2006 edition of the art trade magazine called 'Blank Canvas', published by 'Picture Business'. The publication is circulated to the main UK galleries and framers.
• During the summer of 2005 David took part in the ITV1 art programme 'A Brush With Fame' and was a regional finalist for the Midlands. The challenge was to paint celebrity portraits (Anthony Worral Thompson and Jilly Goulding) in the short space of 3 hours. The whole experience was great fun and opened up some new possibilities for David to consider in terms of portraiture.