A Life Etched in Wildlife and Steam Richard David Shepherd, known to the world simply as David Shepherd, was more than just a painter; he was a passionate advocate for the natural world, a man whose brushstrokes echoed his deep concern for endangered species and vanishing landscapes. Born in Hendon, London, in 1931, Shepherd’s artistic journey began early, marked by a childhood victory in a painting competition at the tender age of eight. This initial success foreshadowed a life dedicated to visual expression, though his path wasn't immediately straightforward. He attended Stowe School in Bu…