Born in 1944. He started painting in oils with a palette knife at the age of eight. His first painting was a seascape measuring 3.5’’ x 2.5’’ which he still has. He spent many years observing his father painting in his studio at home and in his cabin aboard ship when in Portsmouth. Following in his father’s footsteps, David was educated at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook. A school for naval officer’s sons. The nautical influence left a lasting love of ships and the sea. David enjoys painting both seascapes and landscapes in bold and atmospheric colours, but old sailing boats are his favourite subject, especially in rough seas. After obtaining an M.Sc, in Marine Biology, David combines his career, teaching biology and painting for galleries and exhibitions. His paintings are sold widely throughout the UK and have gone as far as Alaska and Mexico.

Framed 30" x 18"

Original oil on board