David Southgate was born and brought up in South Africa. He has operated his studios at Hungry Head on the Australian North Coast since 1983. David's grasp of the unique character, drama and motion of many wild species grew from a childhood of directly observing their behaviour in the wild.
       An early career of zoology in Australia deepened that commitment, and also broadened the practical base of knowledge and experience which distinguishes his wildlife art today.
      He is now working to produce a series of oil paintings, focused on his lifelong fascination with the historic tradition of double rifles and dangerous game.
     "When Two's Company and Three's a Crowd" is the first of this series.

     There is an English artist and sculptor that I would very much like to introduce to you: Simon Gudgeon.
      He not only has a great talent but he is blessed with an incredible 'Eye'. As a wildlife sculptor, Simon Gudgeon posesses the essential artist's skill ... the ability to observe, evaluate and interpret the way animals and birds look and move in the wild. This understanding of wildlife, one of his greatest strengths, was learned growing up on his family's farm in Yorkshire.
      His inspiration has always derived from his passionate love of nature and this passion is displayed in each and every sculpture.