David Shaw has drawn and painted most of his life, but has been most active as a painter in the last 5 years or so. Initially he was a self-taught artist who painted in oils and watercolours; however, he participated in a part-time course at the Leith School of Art in early 2021 and is now (Dec 25) on a year-long course there, studying and practising figure and landscape painting.

While still developing his technique, David loves landscape, seascape and colour, the texture of oil paint and the immediacy of water colour.  He has produced a number of portraits and other figure-work, such as capturing the movement of dancers.

He is always delighted to receive commissions and has completed an African wildlife landscape, portraits and abstract paintings for clients.

You can follow David most immediately on Instagram by clicking on the link on this site or searching "@davidshawinedinburgh" where he posts work in progress and completed work. 

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Exhibited in the following events and locations:

Society of Scottish Artists in the Royal Scottish Academy, Nov 21

Moray Art Centre, Covenant Exhibition, Nov 21

Seapink Gallery, Colonsay, Aug 20, ongoing

Edinburgh Castle, Apr 22-24.

54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market.

Cuckoo’s Bakery, Dundas St, Edinburgh, Jun 22-Jun 24.