Dave ScanloN

Coloured pencil allows Dave to achieve an uncanny attention to detail, and his drawings showcase accurate lines coupled with gentle colour blending, resulting in a realistic style. 

He primarily uses drawing pencils from Faber Castell, Caran D’Ache, and Derwent, all of which provide high-quality, environmentally sustainable materials with excellent colour permanence. 

Dave enjoys working with watercolours. This medium allows him the freedom to apply a level of detail while also giving him the freedom to let colours flow, blend, run, and add texture in fluid ways, adding a softness to his work. 

His choice of watercolour is primarily professional paints from  Daniel Smith,Schminke, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton, and Daler Rowney.

The use of oil paints allows Dave to work in a variety of ways, applying detail more freely thanks to the flexibility and creamy texture of the medium. For his oil paintings, Dave generally uses Winsor & Newton’s Artisan range, which are water-soluble and eliminate the need for harmful chemicals, while achieving similar results to traditional oil paints.  

Dave also works with acrylic paints, generally using Daler Rowney System 3 paints, which provide great quality and versatility. 

 Using artist-quality materials, quality papers, and canvas ensures that his work retains its vibrant colours for years to come. 

When choosing papers and canvas, Dave considers both environmental impact and performance. He uses a variety of papers from Strathmore, Calirefontaine, Hahnemuhle, Winsor & Newton, amongst others.