Media Type Oil Painting

Portraits, still life and landscapes in oil paint

David produces portraits in oils, both formal and informal. Also know for his still life and local Suffolk landscape in oil paint.

Biography/Details

David Gillingwater AEAGMA trained as an illustrator and graphic designer, now living near Woodbridge on the Suffolk Coast. David, under the tutelage of portrait artist Jack Stephenson, himself a pupil of Ken Howard.  David works and teaches oil painting from his unique studio in Theberton.

David produces portraits in oils, both formal and informal. Taking great inspiration from the classical masters of the Edwardian era, David aspires to give narrative to the individuals depicted.

As well as portraits David is know for his still life and local landscape painting.

David’s paintings have attracted national interest and he has had work displayed in the RSMA open exhibition. He has also appeared on SKY Portrait Artist of the Year.