David has been a
professional wildlife artist since graduating in 1992 from Leeds
Metropolitan University with a degree in 3D Design. Since then
he has tackled many animal subjects - such as crabs, dinosaurs
and gorillas, but has tended to specialize in reptiles and birds
.He grew up in East Anglia with ready access to clay thanks to
his mother Rosemarie Cooke, who is also a ceramic sculptor. David
is a selected member of Anglian Potters, and gives demonstrations
for them and exhibits at their shows.
David has been based at Sculpture Lounge Studios since 2005, and
has been running ceramic workshops there with Brendan Hesmondhalgh
since 2006.
David has a selection of gallery
outlets in the UK, that permanently stock his work, such as Anstey
Galleries, Harrogate, and Iona House Gallery, Woodstock.
He regularly exhibits at some of the major uk ceramic and wildlife
art shows, such as Art In Clay at Hatfield House , Potfest In
Park, Penrith and the annual Society of Wildlife Artists Exhibition
at the Mall Galleries in London.