DAVID BODY
SCOTTISH CONTEMPORARY ART

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.