David Measures 1937-2011 RIP (1 Viewer)

I've just received the very sad news that David Measures has died. I was fortunate that David was my accessor at the RCA and that he was a selfless supporter of myself and my wife, our work and our gallery, and many other artists and students. I've had many interesting and amusing conversations with David, including the story of how his pet barn owl would bite his ankles whilst he was trying to use the loo. I last spoke to David in February and I was going to ring him to talk about his wonderful butterfly drawings, but alas have left it too late. We're both feeling very sad.

David's obituary in the Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obi...es/art-obituaries/8691948/David-Measures.html

Andrew

Thank you, Andrew.
A sad loss indeed - gentlemen such as David are rare gems and the world is a poorer place with the loss of him.

Oh noooooo :-C

I've got a few of his books and just love the simple way he captured the jizz of those butterflies and other insects.....mine never come out THAT recognisable for some bizarre reason :smoke:

timwootton said:

Thank you, Andrew.
A sad loss indeed - gentlemen such as David are rare gems and the world is a poorer place with the loss of him.

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Thanks Andrew. I've loved his work since I first saw it in 'Drawing Birds.' Sad to see that he's gone.

I've fond memories spending time with David at North Berwick.
The service at Southwell Minster yesterday was beautiful.

Sad news indeed. A quite wonderful artist...