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| Superb
draftsmanship combined with true empathy with his subjects
makes David's work highly collectible. This pencil drawing
is now part of a South African collection. |
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The
life of an artist can be surprisingly harsh.
During his 2007 expedition to the Amazon, David lost over
20 pounds weight in 3 weeks. However, the sketches, watercolours
and photographs gathered during those three weeks formed
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| Photography
is an essential skill. The ability to capture images of
creatures that can be only fleetingly observed has been
hugely enhanced by the advent of the digital camera. Fuji
UK were kind enough to lend David one of their prototypes
for evaluation. |
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| David's
Amazon adventure provided a wealth of material including
several studies of Toco Toucans which were used to produce
this oil painting.
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light coat of varnish is being applied immediately prior
to the picture's final "working-up". |
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| Many
years of experience have resulted in a work table laid out
like a surgeon's instrument tray.
This
photograph doesn't show the rest of the studio which could
best be described as "lived in"! |
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David's
work is widely admired for its meticulous attention to detail.
The true artistry lies in not letting the detail get in
the way of a fine painting.
Ultimately,
it's vital to know when to stop! |
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| David
prefers to finish frames himself. Retaining control of
a painting from the first brush-stroke to the exhibition
ensures that the completed work is, in all respects, of
the highest quality. |
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Frame
gilding is just another part of "the job" and
is part of David's desire to present his work to its best
advantage. |
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| Time
for relaxation, fresh air and exercise.
David
is fortunate to work in the heart of the Norfolk countryside
and flying Mrs Harris provides an ideal opportunity to observe
nature at close quarters.
He
also uses these interludes to plan new projects and to take
a mental step back from his current work and subject it
to his own critical review. |
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Copyright
© David Ord Kerr 2008 |
