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History
David was born in Twickenham, England. He studied illustration at
Twickenham College and worked in various London advertising agencies
and design studios for ten years before his move to Caithness, in
the Highlands, with his wife Sally to set up Scarfskerry Pottery in
1977. In 1987 the pottery was moved to John O’ Groats and
subsequently renamed John O’ Groats Pottery and Gallery.
Since
2004 David has been painting full-time and all pottery production
ceased in 2012. The gallery closed in 2013 and David has moved to
Inverness where he now works.
Statement David’s
training as an illustrator and working in London as a graphic
designer has probably had the biggest influence on his work as a
painter. He paints naturalistically and in more colourist and
abstract styles. His images have evolved over the years and can now
be more graphic in appearance. The Highland landscape is his main
source of inspiration.
David fed crows with dog treats when
walking his dog Nell. Since her departure he has continued to feed
local crow groups and has built up a close relationship with many
birds which have lead to them being included in recent paintings.
David has always had an affection for crows since rescuing and
subsequently having one as a pet when in his teens.
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