David Shepherd's technique of combining photorealism with his broad impressionist style and his impeccably accurate palette, instantly strikes a chord with the viewer, but above all it is his love of the animals that shines through in his paintings creating an instant empathy for them with his audience. Throughout his long career, David enjoyed numerous successful one-man exhibitions around the world, published five books and was the subject of numerous TV programmes, including the BBC’s 1972 documentary of his life story, The Man Who Loves Giants. In his later years David still lived his life at a fast pace: painting every day and devoting his time and art to wildlife through his Foundation and amassing a collection of steam engines, his other principal passion. David Shepherd passed away in September 2017 after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease, leaving behind an enduring legacy both in his art and with his wildlife foundation.