David’s paintings are carefully crafted studies of people playing. His interest lies in the patterns of intimacy and separation we create in public spaces. The beach is a place where natural patterns of relationships come to the fore.

This exhibition shows David’s skill with the palette knife and impressionist brush. In his small paintings you can see his sophisticated use of colour and texture. The larger paintings are created with a real sense of lightness and joy; this is especially reinforced by his loose brush and brightening palette.

David Eaton was born in Taunton Somerset and later studied art at Mississippi Art College, USA. He returned to his home in the South West in 1999 and paints and works in Bristol.