David Brammeld
In addition to a successful career in publishing, David has lectured in life drawing and painting for a number of years. He currently runs art classes in Newcastle-under-Lyme and exhibits regularly in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Birmingham and London. Much of David’s work is inspired by the urban and post-industrial landscape of his home town of Stoke-on-Trent. Its distinctive historical buildings are a primary focus in his work. David views these works as ‘portraits’, illustrating a building’s character and history. Subjects include disused factories, canals and potteries. Attention is focused on crumbling masonry, outdated signs, broken windows and peeling paint. As an antidote to these images of neglect, David also paints natural landscapes which seek out the essence of natural forms. He works predominantly in pastel, acrylic, graphite and mixed media.
