‘Unplugged’ Opening 1st March 2025 at Rosnay Organic Wines cellar door. 6:30pm. A collection of recent paintings by David Isbester. Painted on location, or directly...
David Isbester
Crafting the essence of Australia through art.
G’day and a warm welcome! As an artist captivated by the beauty of the Australian landscape and fueled by a passion for painting, I invite you to explore my artistic journey. Discover my latest creations, ongoing projects, and artistic endeavors right here.
Drawing inspiration from the vast and varied Australian bush, I find joy in capturing the ever-changing dance of light, particularly in landscapes. Employing a limited palette and a tonal approach, my unique, painterly style stems from extensive experience painting from life and embracing ‘En plein air’ techniques.
Solo exhibition 'Unplugged' Opening March 1 2025 at 6.30 at Rosnay Organic Wines Cellar Door. All Welcome. New paintings!
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Opening Saturday 23rd of November at 6.30pm. I have had a great year painting and I am proud to show you some of my most... -
Painting at the Flinders Ranges has been number one one on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Inspired by outback paintings... -
Coming Soon. Grab your place now for and join me for an immersive “Plein Air Painting” Workshop experience! Click here to secure your place in... -
So in recent times I have decided to participate in a few different events and one of these is the Victorian Artist’s Society 9×5 Exhibition.... -
This was the first workshop that I have had in many years. We were very lucky with the weather and it was great to be...
My Philosophy
Squint and keep squinting
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My painting process is much like a conversation. I suggest something with brush strokes, tones and colours. I squint to see the tones without the details. Thats what I paint. Leaving room for the viewers eye to complete the picture.
I prefer to go painting outdoors. ‘En plein air’ as the French Impressionist called it. Mostly painting small canvases so that the painting can be completed before the light changes too much. Painting directly what I see in the moment.
Imagine… a blank canvas, some colours and a few pigs bristle brushes. You look up and see a complex world. You see something that you would like to paint. The more you look the more you see. Like the clouds moving across an endless sky. There are infinite details, textures and colours. You know you have to work fast because the shadows are shifting and the light is changing too. Where do you start?
I begin by squinting at my subject and asking these questions…
Size. Is something too big or too small? This is where I consider composition, scale and proportions. It is mainly about drawing. I constantly make adjustments as I go. Always have courage to make the change.
Tone. Is something darker or lighter than what its next to? Squinting helps to seperate light from dark and tone from colour. Often different colours can be the same tone.
Temperature. Is a colour warmer or cooler than the one next to it? Considering temperature can add so much more to a painting and helps with mixing colours.
Edges. Is the edge harder or softer? Edges vary and are valuable for a painter to consider. It is helpful to decide which is the active and passive side of an object.
#getoutside
Located in the vibrant and historic centre of Canowindra (kuh-NOWN-druh), a small town in the Central West of NSW. The old 'Union Bank of Australia' building is now home to a dynamic display of my latest works and selected limited editions. Open weekends 10am-4pm.
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‘Silverton Ruins’ limited edition. #available #davidisbestergallery #silvertonnsw #australianlandscapepainting
New exhibition opening soon!
‘Silverton Ruins’ limited edition. #available #davidisbestergallery #silvertonnsw #australianlandscapepainting
New exhibition opening soon!
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‘Expired Parking’ limited edition. #davidisbester #canowindra new exhibition coming soon. @rosnayorganic
‘Expired Parking’ limited edition. #davidisbester #canowindra new exhibition coming soon. @rosnayorganic
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‘Jack Sharpe’s Truck’ Limited edition #available #davidisbestergallery #canowindra #australianlandscapeartist
My next exhibition only weeks away! ‘Unplugged’ opening March 1 2025 @rosnayorganic
‘Jack Sharpe’s Truck’ Limited edition #available #davidisbestergallery #canowindra #australianlandscapeartist
My next exhibition only weeks away! ‘Unplugged’ opening March 1 2025 @rosnayorganic
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‘Silverton River Gum’ Limited edition. Now available. #davidisbestergallery #canowindra #silverton #penrosepark #austalianlandscapepainting
New exhibition coming up. Solo show at the amazing @rosnayorganic cellar door. Opening 1st March 2025 6.30pm
‘Silverton River Gum’ Limited edition. Now available. #davidisbestergallery #canowindra #silverton #penrosepark #austalianlandscapepainting
New exhibition coming up. Solo show at the amazing @rosnayorganic cellar door. Opening 1st March 2025 6.30pm
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Opening 1st March! @rosnayorganic #davidisbester #canowindra #australianlandscapeartist
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‘Moss and Rocks’ Limited edition print. Available in store and online, framed or unframed. #davidisbester #australianlandscapeartist
Next exhibition 1st March at @rosnayorganic opening 6.30pm. ‘Unplugged’ new works painted on location.
‘Moss and Rocks’ Limited edition print. Available in store and online, framed or unframed. #davidisbester #australianlandscapeartist
Next exhibition 1st March at @rosnayorganic opening 6.30pm. ‘Unplugged’ new works painted on location.
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‘The Old Vic Inn’ limited edition. Available now. #davidisbesterart #canowindra #artcollector #australianstreetscape
‘The Old Vic Inn’ limited edition. Available now. #davidisbesterart #canowindra #artcollector #australianstreetscape
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‘Royal on a Rainy Day’ limited edition. Available. #davidisbestergallery #collectableaustralianart #canowindransw #isbester
‘Royal on a Rainy Day’ limited edition. Available. #davidisbestergallery #collectableaustralianart #canowindransw #isbester
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‘Afternoon Streetscape’ Available as a limited edition print. #davidisbestergallery #australianlandscapepainting #canowindra
‘Afternoon Streetscape’ Available as a limited edition print. #davidisbestergallery #australianlandscapepainting #canowindra
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The back room in my gallery. Paintings and Limited editions. #signature #davidisbestergallery #pleinairartist
The back room in my gallery. Paintings and Limited editions. #signature #davidisbestergallery #pleinairartist
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In situ, ‘Anne’s Garden’. #signature #commission #australianlandscapepainting @ward9418
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Now showing at my gallery in Canowindra are some paintings from a recent trip to Silverton NSW. #signature #davidisbester #davidisbestergallery #australianlandscapepainting #pleinairaustralia
Now showing at my gallery in Canowindra are some paintings from a recent trip to Silverton NSW. #signature #davidisbester #davidisbestergallery #australianlandscapepainting #pleinairaustralia
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