David Richards

I was born and raised, and still reside in Mid Wales, It is here, in this spectacular rural countryside I find my inspiration. The landscape ranges from craggy mountainsides, and isolated small communities, to beautiful valleys abundant in streams, waterfalls and lakes; together with the wildlife of this area the range of subjects in all seasons is endless. The challenge for me is to create an image, which captures the light, movement and life of the subject so that it may be brought into the home.

I grew up with pencils and paper always to hand and was encouraged to paint and draw by my parents. However, I pursued a career in Engineering, primarily in Industrial Design and draughting, and have no formal art training. Many years later I have now gradually renewed my interest in art, starting with watercolours and then pastels. More recently I have enjoyed pen and ink, and graphite work with a more realistic, detailed approach which is more my natural style.

The desire to introduce more colour into my work took me through watercolour washes and then to coloured pencils. It is viewing coloured pencil art online [at UKCPS and various sites] that I have recently become aware of many very talented artists and the incredible results they achieve in this medium. Here is a medium which allows the control and the detail which can be achieved with ink but with the richness of colour that I would associate with pastels.

My experience with coloured pencils is very limited, and the challenge of exploring different techniques is most satisfying. I would encourage anyone to get involved with this medium, and am looking forward to learning more. I have found the amount of information and genuine help from practising artists available online to be of immense value and help. Contact details:

 

Contact details:

David Richards
42 Maesmawr
Rhayader
Powys LD6 5PL
E-mail: david.t.richards[at]btopenworld.com