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.


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

Wednesday 30th October 2024 10am-12noon

I'll be painting a local scene in acrylics

Budleigh Salterton Art Club

Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road,

Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ


Painting Workshop

Wednesday 30th October 2024 1.30-4.30pm

Budleigh Salterton Art Club

Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road,

Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ