About Me
BIOGRAPHY
David C Fishwick (who also paints under the names Baron-Harvey and Charles Marshall) is an internationally exhibited artist and sculptor, whose works can be found in the personal and corporate collections of Castle Howard, Chatsworth House, Banco Santander, the royal family of Kuwait, Compass Group Plc, and in many other locations in America, Europe and Africa.
The Scunthorpe-born artist graduated with an honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Northumbria (formerly Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic), where he studied under Martin Ball and Steven (now Elizabeth) Roe. During his time there, he was also privileged to receive guidance from Albert Irving, Howard Hodgkin, David Hockney, and John Hoyland, among others.
After beginning his career in Leeds and Newcastle, he then moved to an olive mill in Malaga, Spain. While developing his own painting and sculpture under the influence of the Andalusian landscape, he also worked at the University of Seville in the Departamento della bellas artes (Fine Art department). Former students include the Spanish artist Melissa Launay, and interior designer Daisy Carrot. At a later period David also lived in Amsterdam, and several of his works reflect his fascination with marine landscapes.
After suffering a traumatic bereavement which brought forth a change of direction, David developed alternative skills, travelled widely, and worked for charitable organizations in Africa. Upon relocation to the UK and rediscovering his love of painting, David was represented by the Tallantyre Gallery, Morpeth for many years.
David, who is the proud father of Ava and Mya now lives and works primarily in London.
MY WORK
I find it boring to restrict myself to one style, but people find it difficult - sometimes - to see how an artist can paint both figurative and abstract works. So it seemed easier not to confuse them, and use different names, mostly associated with my family, to channel my ideas.
Baron-Harvey
As Baron-Harvey my aim is to create a feeling of depth and dimensionality from the most simple means: reduced colouring, minimalist wave patterns, geometric shapes. I love it when people see a photograph of the work, and wonder whether it’s a sculpture or a painting.
Charles Marshall
As Charles, I think of colours in terms of an abstract musical fugue: I try to get them to sing together, keep moving onwards, make bold contrasts, create a feeling of three-dimensions. I aim to keep it simple – but with a wow factor.
D C Fishwick
As Fishwick, I employ a watercolour ‘wet into wet’ technique, but using oil and white spirit. I like to create semi-abstract visions of landscapes I love – whether from Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Amsterdam, the west coast of Scotland, but often in places where land meets water – using colour to create mood.
Under this name I also create Japanese-influenced bird paintings of robins and wrens, influenced by my grandmother’s belief that birds embody the souls of reincarnated children – they’re little messengers, even if their message is sometimes mysterious.
