David short

My interest in Art started when my daughter wanted to attend Art School. We visited many degree shows, which was a catalyst for my own interest in art. I started frequenting galleries and have built up my own Art Collection over the years. It was only leading up to retirement four years ago (with the last three attending Leith School of Art) that I started painting.
My work bursts with vibrant, exuberant hues and an invigorating tempo. As a contemporary abstract still-life painter, I have build upon my work in this area, delving into the realms of colour and everyday ceramic forms. With a touch of nostalgia, it incorporates fragments from my personal history and journeys. Matisse's influence can be seen through my fluid paint application and expressive use of line, while David Hockney's talent for crafting patterns also inspires me. My primary source of research for this work lies in the botanical.