Using skills he honed in his years working with the likes The Clash, AC/DC, Prince, Gary Numan on stage production, David Poxon is bringing artists from all over the world to headline at a festival of Watercolour Painting. Before he took up watercolours himself, David was a Band Manager for the seminal heavy metal band, Saxon, cited as a major influence on Mötley Crüe, Metallica and Megadeth among others.

His live production skills were much in demand: “Glastonbury was one of my clients early on. Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Marillion, AC/DC, Gary Numan, Monsters of Rock Festivals, Prince, UB40… all the biggies of the 80s and 90s.

“Before that, I was a Musician. Hans Zimmer was in our band, he’s still my best pal from those days.” Zimmer who has won Academy Awards for his soundtracks to Hollywood films such as ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is now a collector of David’s watercolour paintings.

Since swapping guitars and microphones for paintbrushes, David has won many awards and accolades for the precision and craftsmanship of his paintings. He’s an elected member of the prestigious RI (Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours) and the NWS (National Watercolour Society of America) and the author of two books on drawing techniques and has contributed many articles to Art magazines and appeared in numerous art books worldwide. His recent book ‘Watercolour Heart & Soul’ has become a best seller.

He says "International Watercolour Masters is a sort of Glastonbury Festival for watercolour painting, delivering the world's greatest living contemporary watercolour masters for your pleasure, a feast for the eyes and imagination."

Featuring artists from as far afield as China, Uruguay, Australia, Brazil, Russia and the USA bringing their work together under one roof. Each painting exemplifies the atmosphere, drama and versatility of this alluring medium. Every day there will be a range of practical demonstrations, broadcasts, and lectures available to participate in hosted by these remarkable artists.

The internationally renowned artists and experienced tutors include Alvaro Castagnet, Julia Barminova, Konstantine Sterkhov, Patricia Guzman, Laurie Goldstein Warren, Pasqualino Fracasso, David Poxon, Patricia Guzman, Joe Dowden, Fabio Cembranelli, Pablo Ruben, Cesc Farre, Eudes Correia, Mary Whyte, Dean Mitchell, Matthew Bird and a host of other world-famous watercolour stars. A full listing is available www.internationalwatercolourmasters.com

International Watercolour Masters takes place in May in the spectacular venue, Lilleshall Hall, Shropshire, set in English Heritage Grade II listed grounds and gardens complete with woodland walks, which will make for a great day out. All facilities include free parking and a café area at the venue.

Listings
The exhibition runs from 16 to 29 May 10 am to 4 pm
Admission £8

Lilleshall Hall
Nr Telford
Shropshire
TF10 9AS
www.internationalwatercolourmasters.com

Former Saxon manager artist David Poxon headlines festival of Watercolour Painting