David Silvester
In the day time I work as a network engineer and website designer. I have taken up painting as a past time because I find it very enjoyable and its a great break from repairing computers.
I have been drawing now for about 5 to 6 years, and I have been learning to use oil paints for the last two years - and its a lot harder than I first thought.
Im not sure that I have a real style of painting yet as Im still learning, but one thing I find very important is pursuing a loose style - with painting there is always a natural urge to create an entirely accurate copy of the subject, but I find trying to pursue this perfection is an impossible task. I have always admired artists like Frank Auerbach whom despite painting SO obscurely and against all the normal rules, still managed always to capture so much of his subject.