Dave Harkness

Having enjoyed Art & Engineering Drawing at school, I took up Art Classes following a sickness period prior to returning to work some years ago. I found it was a great way to switch myself off and become fully engrossed painting especially during the dark winter months.

I choose Watercolours to start although some say it is the most difficult. I have a particular interest in painting landscapes with especially fondness for winter scenes. Also buildings and boats that I guess stems from my engineering days at schools. My inspiration comes from photographs, magazine and newspaper pictures or even Christmas cards. I am willing to tackle most subjects apart from animals or portraits.

Over the years I have been commissioned by friends or through contacts to paint pictures for presents, a challenge I enjoy. I am currently painting Acrylics and have also done Oils in the past.