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David Richardson

David Richardson Profile on Skylark Galleries

 

David is an en plein air artist whose passion for drawing on location began while studying Art at university. After graduating, he moved to London, where the city's diverse architecture and neighbourhoods—from Borough Market to Hampton Court Palace—became his inspiration.

 

After a 35-year career in magazine publishing, progressing from graphic designer to Group Creative Director, David returned to his original passion: drawing and painting on location.

 

Working in pencil, ink, and watercolour, he captures both London's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Rather than recording a single moment, he immerses himself in a place, observing its changing atmosphere and carefully composing each illustration with dramatic perspective, strong contrasts, and bold composition.

 

Over the past three years, David has combined his illustration and design skills to create three illustrated London walking guidebooks available online:

  • The Walking Guide to London Film Sites
  • The Walking Guide to London Royal Secrets & Scandals
  • The Walking Guide to London Waterways

His illustrations have appeared in Breathe magazine and have been exhibited at the AOI and Urban Sketchers Art Show.

 

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Richmond Palace, London by David Richardson
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Richmond Palace, London by David Richardson
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El Vino, Fleet Street London by David Richardson
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El Vino, Fleet Street London by David Richardson
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Gabriel's Wharf Pier, Southbank London by David Richardson
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Gabriel's Wharf Pier, Southbank London by David Richardson
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Oxo Tower, Southbank London by David Richardson
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Oxo Tower, Southbank London by David Richardson
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The National Theatre, Southbank London by David Richardson
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The National Theatre, Southbank London by David Richardson
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St Giles' without Cripplegate, Barbican by David Richardson
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St Giles' without Cripplegate, Barbican by David Richardson
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Vaulty Towers tavern by David Richardson
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Vaulty Towers tavern by David Richardson
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Maltby Street Market, London by David Richardson
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Maltby Street Market, London by David Richardson
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Liverpool Street Station by David Richardson
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Liverpool Street Station by David Richardson
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Leadenhall Market by David Richardson
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Leadenhall Market by David Richardson
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Brighton Pier by David Richardson
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Brighton Pier by David Richardson
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A stylized street-art scene showing a cluster of buildings covered in graffiti murals, with a large central sign reading 'DIAKE FIYAS' and additional bold graffiti text and artwork. The scene is rendered in a sketch-like illustration style with beige buildings, colorful wall art, a staircase, and a car on a pale background.
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Graffiti New Inn’s Yard Shoreditch London by David Richardson
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oval cricket ground artwork in watercolour
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The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington London by David Richardson
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Architectural sketch illustration of a grand indoor exhibition hall at the Natural History Museum with arched ceilings, staircases, and small outlined figures, rendered in black linework with warm beige and tan washes on a white background.
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Natural History Museum, London by David Richardson
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Watercolor-style illustration of a street scene with red lanterns, a traditional Chinese gate, orange and cream buildings, and small figures of people walking under hanging red banners.
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Chinatown London by David Richardson
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