David Brayshaw
Born in Sydney in 1960, David Brayshaw is renowned for his coastal, Great Barrier Reef and alpine paintings. He has built a strong following for his work making him among Australia’s most successful artists.
A quiet observer with a keen desire to express himself, David taught himself to paint at the age of 10, at 16 his first gallery sales and became a professional artist at 22, with two years studies in Fine Arts in 1994-95. His work has been exhibited internationally including ARTSingapore Contemporary Arts Expo in 2005, and in shows in Hong Kong, Dubai and New Zealand.
David’s work has been featured in many publications and his work has many private, corporate and Gallery collections, including the Australian Art Bank. Captivated by the sublime landscapes of Kosciuszko and the Victorian Alps, his alpine paintings produced many sold out exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney.
Moving to the South coast of NSW in 1990 provided his greatest inspiration from the ocean, this current coastal theme has led to an International market for his works. His signature coral reef subject coloured in a serene blue paint combines realism with the intimate textures of the subject, encapsulating a sense of meditation that invites viewers to experience tranquility and contemplate on the fragile beauty of nature.
As he paints to record his encounter with the nature at different times like composing a visual diary, his other paintings of seashore and skyline become a precious memento of the day, moving deeply the viewers’ heart and mind. Through the art, the artist wishes the environment to be preserved.
Prizes and awards won include: 2008 Seaforth Award, 2008 Bright Art Award, 2007 Ivanhoe Award, 2006 Seaforth Award, 2006 Best in Show, Sorrento Art Award, 2006 Ivanhoe Award, 2005 Blacktown City Art Award (Peoples Choice), 2005 Seaforth Award, 2005 Sorrento Art Award, 2003 Box Hill Art Award, 2001 Camberwell Art Award, 2000 Kiama Art Award, 1996 Camberwell Art Award, 1995 Royal Art Prize, 1995 Tumut Art Award, 1994 Wyong Art Award, 1990 Tumut Art Award, 1990 Kogarah Art Award, 1989 Norwich Award,1989 Kogarah Art Award, 1988 Kogarah Art Award, 1984 Royal Art Prize, 1984 Kogarah Council Award, 1983 Sutherland Council Purchase Prize.
