About Davina

London 

 

Hi and welcome to my website!  I have been working as a portrait and wildlife painter since leaving Art College in 2005.  I have exhibited widely in galleries, fairs and competitions across the UK and internationally.

 

Growing up on old farms in the countryside in the South of England, I was surrounded by an array of animals and after travelling to Kenya, started to have a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.  My first solo show was in support of a gorilla orphanage in Gabon, where I spent 6 incredible weeks.

 

I have just moved back to London after living in beautiful Cape Town for 5 years, during which I started to experiment with mixed media.

 

Education

Lavender Hill Arts Studios - Landscape course, Summer 2012

Lavender Hill Art Studios - Portrait course, Summer 2008

Edinburgh College of Art - Illustration BA Hons

Bournemouth Arts Institute

Lavender Hill Studios - Foundation Course 2019

 

Awards

'Wildlife in Motion' category at the Wildlife Artist of the Year (WAY) Award 2013

Winner of the 'Wildlife in Motion' category at the Wildlife Artist of the Year Award (WAY) 2010

Short Listed WAY 2009

The Curwen Studio prize at the 'Society of Equine Artist's Annual Exhibition 2009'

​Short Listed David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020

Please contact me for prices, these depend on the size and content of the portrait.  I can either come and take the photos myself, paint from a photo you already have or I can send you a detailed outline on how to take the photos yourself.  

 

I look forward to hearing from you :)