Collection: David Miles

Artist Bio

David Miles studied at Woolwich Polytechnic School of Art before embarking on a distinguished career in advertising as an Art Director. Over nineteen years, he worked with leading London agencies and studios, honing his skills in visual communication. In 1977, David transitioned to freelancing as a Lettering Artist and Typographic Designer, further refining his artistic precision and eye for composition.
Today, David dedicates much of his time to painting, focusing on the landscapes of the Thames and Medway estuaries. His work captures the timeless beauty of marshes, tidal creeks, and the iconic Spritsail Barges that navigate these waterways. Living and working from his studio in Challock, Kent, David draws continual inspiration from the north Kent landscapes he has loved since childhood.

Artist Statement

For David Miles, painting is both a passion and a means of exploring the natural world around him. He is captivated by the interplay of light, water, and land in the marshes and estuaries of Kent, where history and nature converge. His oil paintings celebrate the textures, colours, and rhythms of the landscape, from the gentle sway of tidal creeks to the sturdy elegance of Spritsail Barges.

David’s work reflects a lifelong connection to the north Kent countryside, where each scene offers a moment of reflection and a story waiting to be told on canvas. Through his art, he seeks to convey both the tranquillity and vitality of these coastal landscapes, inviting viewers to share in the beauty that has inspired him for decades.