David Day was born in Ebbw Vale, Wales in 1941. He attended Ebbw Vale Grammar School, Newport College of Art and then Leeds College of Art where he gained the National Degree in Design and Interior Design.
David Day's initial career was spent as an interior designer. His early involvement with painting was concentrated on producing art works in watercolours. More recent paintings have been undertaken using acrylics. Typically he uses acrylic paint, indian ink and oil pastels to produce very distinctive paintings and limited edition prints.
David Day's formal training as a designer is reflected in many of his paintings. His fondess for colour, form and design is very evident. He produces paintings acclaimed for their colour, rendition, detail and subtlety.
David Days recent paintings and David Day Limited Edition Prints verge on the abstract, many contrasting man-made structures against a background of local Welsh landscapes. His talent as an artist is now beginning brought to a wider audience and achieving recognition. In 2009 David was shortlisted for the Welsh Artist of the year award.
