David Starley is an internationally recognised artist whose heavily textured oil paintings evoke an emotional response to British Landscapes
Introduction
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David first studied art at Sydney University whilst working in a steel foundry, but then chose to follow a career in archaeology, before becoming a professional artist. He is currently based in the World Heritage village of Saltaire, but from May 2019 will be working from, and exhibiting at the Bingley Gallery. He is a member of the Aire Valley Arts Group.
David's subjects explore the natural landscape of Yorkshire and beyond. Trees have and woodland have been a major theme in recent years, but he is currently exploring mountainous landscapes, from the Lake District to the Swiss Alps, Southern Spain and Macedonia.
Oil paint is very thickly applied (impasto) with a painting knife to produce a three-dimensional, almost sculpted, image. This not only adds great depth, but produces a surface that responds subtly to the changing light of the environment in which the work is displayed.
'Check out Sydney-trained, Saltaire-inspired David Starley's oils' Guardian
As part of the Saltaire Arts Trail 2013, Niall Botley recorded David at work in his studio. The clip can be viewed using the button below.
David's subjects explore the natural landscape of Yorkshire and beyond. Trees have and woodland have been a major theme in recent years, but he is currently exploring mountainous landscapes, from the Lake District to the Swiss Alps, Southern Spain and Macedonia.
Oil paint is very thickly applied (impasto) with a painting knife to produce a three-dimensional, almost sculpted, image. This not only adds great depth, but produces a surface that responds subtly to the changing light of the environment in which the work is displayed.
'Check out Sydney-trained, Saltaire-inspired David Starley's oils' Guardian
As part of the Saltaire Arts Trail 2013, Niall Botley recorded David at work in his studio. The clip can be viewed using the button below.