David Starley
David first studied art at Sydney University whilst working in a steel foundry. Although he then chose to follow a career in archaeology, he continued to develop his painting skills in various media but now works almost entirely in oils robustly applied with palette knife.
Travel has been a major theme in his life and, combined with his interest in ancient sites, many pictures reflect his fascination with the architectural remains of past civilizations. A major inspiration has been the 19th century landscape artist, David Roberts. Sketch pad in hand, David has revisited many of the Middle Eastern sites portrayed by Roberts.
Now settled in Saltaire, David has turned his attention to the architectural legacy of Lockwood and Mawson, the Bradford architects who realised Titus Salt’s vision. Typically David’s works depict the village at those first and last moments of a cloudless day when the sun lights the stone with a rich intensity reminiscent of more ancient World Heritage sites.
At this year’s Art Trail David will exhibit a range of works in his own home. Cards featuring his designs will also be available
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