Dave is a self-taught artist who specializes in painting the landscapes of North Wales. He paints exclusively in pastels.

 

In 2018, he gave up a ‘normal’ career to concentrate on becoming a full-time artist. He has already won awards and his paintings have been displayed at venues across the country. Earlier this year he was elected as a member to  the Pastel Society.

 

His work is the antithesis of how most people would imagine a pastel painting to be; they are detailed, vivid and full of deep contrasts. Commentators especially appreciate their photorealistic qualities.

 

Anyone who has ever spent time in the mountains will understand how he finds his inspiration. Even more so when one considers that in order to capture the dramatic light that is so important to his art, he often needs to be amongst the high tops as the sun rises or sets. Few experiences are as ethereal or elemental as walking in the hills alone in the dark.