DAVID WILSHER Artist

I live in the lovely Devon town of Topsham and have had a successful career in a variety of artistic disciplines and work in a variety of media. For several years I was a portrait sketch artist on the Greek island of Corfu before becoming a signwriter and developing a reputation as a pictorial, fairground and mural artist.


In 2000 I moved to Sydney and earned a living as a full-time artist concentrating on my own work. I am a member of the Australian Society of Marine Artists and I was a finalist and highly commended at various art shows and competitions in Australia. I also illustrated books, one of which was shortlisted for an award.


As well as exhibiting, I publish my own art prints and greetings cards and I am regularly asked to do commissions. I also do painting demonstrations and workshops for art groups as well as running my own painting workshops.


I have been selected for various exhibitions including: South West Academy (SWAC), Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) and the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA)

Upcoming Events


Topsham Saturday Market

Every Saturday 8am to 1pm

I have a stall here every Saturday morning

Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF


Painting Demonstration and Talk

Thursday 1st February 2024 2-4pm

I'll be painting a landscape in acrylics

Dartmouth Art Society

Townstal Community Hall, Davis Rd, Dartmouth TQ6 9LJ

Members £4 (inc refreshments)

Guests/visitors £4 (inc refreshments)


Painting Workshop

Thursday 15th February 2024 10am to 4pm

Dartmouth Art Society

Painting a scene in acrylic or oils

Townstal Community Hall, Davis Rd, Dartmouth TQ6 9LJ


Painting Demonstration and Talk

Wednesday 27th March 2024 7.30-9.30pm

I'll be painting a Venice scene in acrylics

Taunton Art Group

Comeytrowe Community Hall, Galmington,

Taunton TA1 4TY

This was done as a recent painting demo for Lyme Regis Art Group

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from only £725 per person

(Based on 2 sharing)

Flights included!*

A Week in Venice

Wonderful accommodation on the waterfront

in the best location in Venice

9th - 16th September 2024

16th - 23rd September 2024 - Fully booked

* Flights include the basic flight with hand luggage