Hello, I’m David!
…and I’m pretty obsessed with food. While I love nothing more than to cook, I learnt this about myself a bit later in life via a career in the arts and decided to make art about food instead!
(That’s the short version but I’m working on a much longer one which will be available to read soon!)
Let me introduce you to my brand - Art for Foodies
Fun-filled and food-focussed
Bored of seeing the same old, factory manufactured food-themed novelty gifts, I produce carefully crafted, playful products that celebrate the craftsmanship of food producers in more permanent (& displayable) ways.
Think ceramic pasta fridge magnets made with clay the same way edible pasta is made with dough, or original oil paintings of farm-grown fruits and vegetables, or handcrafted drinks coasters and cabinet knobs to add more colour to your kitchen.
While you can shop from me online, I also like to pop up at in-person markets (find my upcoming dates here) and am proud to be stocked in over 15 independent gift shops, farm shops and food retailers across the UK.
I’ve also been featured in Christmas Gift Guides by The Times, Homes & Interiors Scotland, The Wealdon Times and Surrey Homes in 2025.
Making It Personal
I like to spoil my customers for choice so have made many of my products customisable. I can produce my Drinks Coasters, Espresso Coasters, Placemats and Furniture Knob Handles in colours and finishes of your choice. For example, customers often send me images of specific shades and tones for me to colour match or or photos of their kitchens for me to use as inspiration and pick colour combinations on their behalf. If you’d like a specific size or shape, just get in touch and I’ll provide a tailored quote.
As for my Food Portrait Paintings, you can choose what I paint! Customers often buy these to celebrate their favourite fruits and vegetables and display in their kitchens or they make great house warming gifts with customers asking me to paint their recipient’s favourite ingredient!
Working Sustainably
It is important to me as a maker to consider the environmental impact of my work. This is an ongoing process and I'm always looking for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of my work. You can read about what I have in place here
In short, I avoid plastic packaging as much as possible, using mostly paper and cardboard to pack your orders and sourcing biodegradable alternatives for any plastics I do use.
I have systems in place to reduce waste in the studio as much as possible, reclaiming leftover clay scraps and recycling any surplus cured Jesmonite to make other products with. I also offer a repair and refresh service for all my Jesmonite products (coasters, placemats and furniture knob handles) to help them last you a very long time!
Giving It Back
I’ve always had a passion for helping others and sharing my skills and knowledge. If you’re interested in learning about Jesmonite casting or making your own art for foodies, I offer workshops (find my upcoming dates here). I also run a mould-making and casting service called Mould Fashioned to serve fellow creatives requiring bespoke moulds to suit your own casting projects. I can also cast objects for you!