Meet Dave
Dave Walker is a painter and artist based in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Working in a range of mediums, his bold pop-art style captures both the charm of local landscapes and the enduring presence of iconic figures through expressive portraiture.
Walker brings a fresh, bold energy to the world of contemporary pop art. Known for vivid compositions and a confident visual style, Walker merges iconic portraiture with the charm and character of Dorset’s local landscapes. Working primarily in traditional media, Walker explores the intersection of nostalgia and place, placing familiar faces in striking and explosively colourful settings. Whether depicting classic film legends or modern cultural icons, each piece tells a layered story that is both personal and powerfully expressive.
You’ll find several of his pieces hanging in local shops and businesses in Dorset.
Pop art with a Dorset twist,
shop the Dave Walker Collection.
The Walker Style
Walker’s style is bold, expressive, and rooted in pop art tradition. He paints famous cultural figures using vibrant, often unexpected colour palettes that bring energy and freshness to familiar faces.
While his work shows a clear and confident artistic voice, it remains proudly experimental — a quality that adds spontaneity, depth, and a sense of evolution to each piece. This balance between recognisability and artistic risk gives Walker’s work a distinctive presence that continues to grow with every canvas.