David shepherd artist autobiography
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David Shepherd (artist)
British artist
Richard David ShepherdCBEFRSAFGRA (25 April 1931 – 19 September 2017)[1] was a British artist and one of the world's most outspoken conservationists.[2] He was most famous for his paintings of steam locomotives (he owned a number of them) and wildlife, although he also often painted aircraft, portraits (notably The Queen Mother) and landscapes.
David shepherd artist autobiography
His work has been extremely popular since the 1960s in limited edition print reproduction and poster form, as well as other media such as Wedgwood limited edition plates. He published five books about his art,[3] including an autobiography.[4]
Life and work
David Shepherd was born in Hendon, London, England.[5] As a child he lived in Totteridge, North London and he won a children's painting competition in a magazine called Nursery World when he was eight years old.
He then attended Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. Upon leaving school he trav