Dave Scanlon

Hi, I am a visual artist who finds inspiration in animals, wildlife, nature and the outdoors.

I hope that my love for animals and nature is evident through my work. Whether depicting family pets, wildlife, or the occasional landscape, I try to add a bit of my heart and soul into each piece. He pays particular attention to the eyes of animals, believing they reveal the essence, emotions, and personality of his subjects. Through his art and photography, I aim to give a voice or expression to those who cannot speak and to highlight the preciousness of nature in our lives.

My practice is centred around Nottingham, England.

I have always had a passion for art since childhood, although this had sadly taken a back seat for work and other commitments. My passions was reignited in 2008 after I inherited my Mum's watercolour art materials, and this has since led me to explore a variety of mediums, including pencils, watercolours, acrylic and oil paints.

I am always keen to try different mediums, surfaces and techniques to expand my practice and enjoys discovering anything new.

Dogs have always been a significant part of my life. I love long walks with them and have combined this with my interest in photography.

My photography has been evolving over the years, initially providing reference photos and inspiration for my artwork. This has developed to a point where I now feel that I am happy to share them in their own right.

I deeply value the special relationships we have with our pets and recognise their importance as family members and I hope this is reflected in the passion that I put into my pet commissions.

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

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.

WATER COLOUR PAINT

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

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.

OIL & Acrylic PAINT

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

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.

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

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.

Dave Scanlon

ART MATERIALS

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

WATER COLOUR PAINT

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

GRAPHITE & COLOURED PENCIL

OIL & Acrylic PAINT

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

SURFACES, PAPER AND CANVAS

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