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We walk on the soil but we rarely think about it. Yet globally soils need protecting and restoring to life - our life depends upon it! Share my journey finding and hand-grinding local natural pigments, raising awareness of the hidden beauty of soils, and producing beautiful and inspiring art that provides a strong sense of place and connection to nature.
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DAVID SHEIL STUDIO
Raising awareness of the beauty and preciousness of soil via Art
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DAVID SHEIL STUDIO
Soilymentals - Life in Soil, Life in Art
David St. Maur Sheil is an innovative artist, gardener and advocate for greater soil awareness, who is pioneering techniques for producing a range of striking paintings and artworks directly from soil. He has many years experience in Permaculture design, organic and biodynamic farming and gardening.