About David

After dabbling with art for a few years in the 1990s, I gave it away to focus on farming and a young family, before picking up my easel again in late 2016 with renewed enthusiasm and a desire to focus on equine and wildlife art.

With no formal artistic training, I sought the help of highly-regarded Hawke’s Bay artist, Brent Redding, and have now been tutored by Brent on a weekly basis for the past few years. His expertise has given me a greater understanding of art and the confidence to tackle more challenging subjects.

Having previously experimented with watercolour and oils, I eventually settled on archival pastels as a medium because they gave me the effect I was looking for and meant I could fit painting in around farming. With pastels, layers of colour can be built up in much the same way as oils, giving a similar end result.

I have also recently begun taking on commissions, which not only gives clients a unique opportunity to obtain a piece of art that has personal significance, but provides me with the additional challenge of trying to see a subject through different eyes.

About David

After dabbling with art for a few years in the 1990s, I gave it away to focus on farming and a young family, before picking up my easel again in late 2016 with renewed enthusiasm and a desire to focus on equine and wildlife art.

With no formal artistic training, I sought the help of highly-regarded Hawke’s Bay artist, Brent Redding, and have now been tutored by Brent on a weekly basis for the past few years. His expertise has given me a greater understanding of art and the confidence to tackle more challenging subjects.

Having previously experimented with watercolour and oils, I eventually settled on archival pastels as a medium because they gave me the effect I was looking for and meant I could fit painting in around farming. With pastels, layers of colour can be built up in much the same way as oils, giving a similar end result.

I have also recently begun taking on commissions, which not only gives clients a unique opportunity to obtain a piece of art that has personal significance, but provides me with the additional challenge of trying to see a subject through different eyes.

New Zealand artist David Corson at his easel

While I enjoy painting landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and other animal art, I particularly like the challenge of depicting horses, especially sport horses. Polo ponies are my favourite. Trying to depict their skill, athleticism and intelligence - either on the field, waiting to play or recovering from seven minutes of frenetic action - is especially satisfying.

For me, it is not only about what the ponies are doing, but also what they are thinking.

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