David Payne

I first started my art journey 25 years ago whilst working in the UK. I combined my love of art and travel and explored all parts of the UK whilst attending workshops with numerous UK artists including Ron Ranson, Trevour Waugh, David Curtis, Margaret Evans, Elda Abramson, and many others. 

I first started in water colours and eventually ventured into oils, charcoals and pastels.

I enjoy painting portraits, landscapes and all other genre.

On my return to Australia, I enjoyed attending regular workshops including Joseph Zbucvich, Herman Pekel, Alvaro Castagnet, Malcolm Beattie, John Wilson, Colley Whisson, Warwick Fuller.

I have a studio in Altona and conduct classes in Oil Painting, Water Colour, and Life Drawing.

Member of Vic Arts Society, Watercolour Society of Victoria, The Pastel Society of Victoria, and Hobson Bay Art Society.

I recently retired from a long and satisfying career in hospitality and major events as international catering consultant across Olympic Summer and Winter Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international events.