“Capture Your Special Memory so it lasts forever”
Dave Porter’s Art
… creating original art
My Passion is to create for you a magical, captivating, personal moment frozen in time. Let’s work together to create your special commissioned, soulful custom artwork.
~Your Choice~
Oils
Oil Paints achieve a rich depth of colour and a real sense of a 3D appearance. Find out more details on how we could create one for you.
Pastels
Pastel Paintings are so beautifully subtle but still can acheive dynamic results. Lets get started on one for you. For more details
Graphite
Graphite Drawings or Graphite/White Charcoal on toned paper… the results really give a sense of space, looseness, fresh and alive.
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Meet Dave
Passionate about art! …devoted to the creative muse.
My name is David Porter (Dave), UK artist (based in Nottinghamshire) focusing on creating original unique soulful custom artwork, my work has been accepted in several countries worldwide. Take a look at my back story to know more.
Love to create original paintings and drawings, preferring not to specialize in just one genre… alI life fascinate me.
What is the main focus of my art?
If you think of a Caricature Artist, they bring out the funniest expressions of a person… my approach is to focus on expressing the soul and the energy of the subject, resulting in not just a likeness but a sense that they are actually there.
Along with commission work, I have the desire to share my techniques and tips to help others find the wonderful benefits of creating Art.
“Observing from an open heart and a quiet mind brings forth the creativity from a beautiful, serene place within.”
What people think of my work
Dave Porter is a genius at painting. He has just finished a portrait of my Grandchildren and it is truly amazing.
His art is so real, so close to reality. There is a human feeling in every portrait. Of course the one of @AymericJett is my favourite !!
Love my Baby Orangutan painting. It is like looking at the real thing. He has captured it’s spirit and soul… I absolutely love it.
Get in touch
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Blog & News
Pet Pastel Portrait ~ Rich Colour & Detail Stage.
New video uploaded to my YouTube Channel… Free video Pet tutorial on how to add the rich colours and details using Pastel pencils. Pet Portrait of Alfie Part 2. Narrated Video In this Narrated video I share with you my techniques and tips on my technique using pastel...
Pet Pastel Portrait ~ Outline & Underdrawing
New video uploaded to my YouTube Channel… Free video Pet tutorial on how to draw the outline & underdrawing using Pastel pencils. Pet Portrait of Alfie. Narrated Video In this Narrated video I share with you my techniques and tips on my technique using pastel...
Blending Skin Tones in Pastels… Patreon Tutorials
Patreon Art Tutorials Discover your passion and unlock your artistic potential. Join me on Patreon Sharing my Techniques and Tips Check out this 1 hour+ tutorial video, I share with you my technique and tips on how draw blend Skin Tones with pastels pencils Check out...
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