David Lush - Artist

David Lush - Artist I create images of the local landscape and portraits using coloured pencils, pastels and gouache.

Here is a chaffinch in apple blossom just back from the framers. I have managed to get a really grainy effect in the bac...
11/03/2026

Here is a chaffinch in apple blossom just back from the framers. I have managed to get a really grainy effect in the background using cyanoytype. There is quite a lot more gouache than usual to get the highlights in the foliage and the bright pinks.

Here is the latest etching of octopus coloured with acrylic ink.
21/01/2026

Here is the latest etching of octopus coloured with acrylic ink.

I saw these baby sedge wablers amongst willowherb quite a few years ago and have finally got around to doing something w...
20/01/2026

I saw these baby sedge wablers amongst willowherb quite a few years ago and have finally got around to doing something with the record shots I took. I have used various inks and gouache on pastel paper.

Here is an etching I have just made using Ferric Chloride to etch a copper sheet. It is printed using a improvised etchi...
12/01/2026

Here is an etching I have just made using Ferric Chloride to etch a copper sheet. It is printed using a improvised etching press made from a craft embossing machine I found in a charity shop. My blanket was made from multiple sheets of crafting felt. The octopus texture was scratched into the copper with a stylus after the chemical etch. I think I am now quite hooked on this process and will maybe invest in proper blankets.

Please take a look at my new online shop https://crazybird.sumupstore.com/products which stocks a range of items featuri...
30/11/2025

Please take a look at my new online shop https://crazybird.sumupstore.com/products which stocks a range of items featuring my nature related artwork. New products include wildlife inspired sketchbooks, fridge magnets, mugs and mousemats. Please share. Thanks.

I am in Carlisle town centre today. Lots of new cards and mouse mat designs. Prints are £35. Christmas is coming.
18/10/2025

I am in Carlisle town centre today. Lots of new cards and mouse mat designs. Prints are £35. Christmas is coming.

Here is my latest Gelt Wood painting made near to the pot holes on the river bend. Oil based pencil and gouache on light...
17/10/2025

Here is my latest Gelt Wood painting made near to the pot holes on the river bend. Oil based pencil and gouache on light brown pastel paper. The texture is very different than usual.

17/09/2025

Fabulous reef animals here in the Maldives. I am snorkelling off the back of the villa. So much variety of fish and I am getting lots of shots with my little underwater camera as reference material for my art. Lovely not to be rushed like when on an excursion.

I am enjoying painting plants at the moment. Here is part of an oil based pencil image of irises finished off with gouac...
23/08/2025

I am enjoying painting plants at the moment. Here is part of an oil based pencil image of irises finished off with gouache to make it pop.

Here is the banner I have designed for Susan's Farm meat sales. if you fancy some organic pasture fed, high quality meat...
09/08/2025

Here is the banner I have designed for Susan's Farm meat sales. if you fancy some organic pasture fed, high quality meat get yourself along to Houghton Village Hall today.

I am at the Carlisle Cathedral market this morning selling cards, prints, fridge magnets, mouse mats and original art. T...
02/08/2025

I am at the Carlisle Cathedral market this morning selling cards, prints, fridge magnets, mouse mats and original art. There is a fantastic art exhibition above Cathedral Cafe in the Fratry that is well worth a look as well.

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