Dai Kayll from 3rd February 2026

“Born in Mumbles in 1963 but have lived in Pembrokeshire longer than I have’nt. I first used oil paint age 9 and at 16 attended art college in Carmarthen.

I was unable to secure a degree course place in Graphic Design anywhere . At the time I was probably not sufficiently mature or experienced  to realise that it was fine art and portraiture in particular that really boiled my egg.

So fair to say that I am self taught and  heavily motivated  by videos on   ‘Youtube’

I have been influenced greatly by artists:  Velasquez, Sorolla, Zorn, Rockwell, Parrish and Professor Ken Howard; Cesar Santos, Kassan and Josh Le Rock are also huge go to’s for me.

I began sculpting in 2013 producing a number of bronzes using the lost wax method with intention to go lifesize. Naturally drawn to the classical traditions and methods of  both painting and sculpting

I see no need to stray too far from what nature has already perfected. Trying to master the medium and express beauty while keeping inside the confines of a likeness is enough for me. 

Big shout out to my partner Tania who understands and supports my endeavours. Diolch for showing interest in my work and reading this far !.”