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Fleck

Every illustration is a playground of discovery, a world of stories waiting to be uncovered and shared.

18 Works

About Fleck

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Based in Glasgow, David Fleck is an illustrator and architectural designer whose practice is deeply informed by his studies at the Mackintosh School of Architecture. His path into illustration began during his university years through t-shirt design, a venture that eventually led to commissions for prominent clients such as Tiffany, Scottish Opera, and Penguin. Fleck’s work merges the precision of his architectural background with a playful narrative sense. Utilizing watercolor and rich textures, he builds intricate city scenes that invite close inspection. While often rooted in the geography of Scotland, his illustrations frequently drift into imaginary realms, treating every drawing as a playground of discovery where urban structures and human figures tell a shared story.

Visual voice

Fleck’s aesthetic combines fine architectural detail with the soft fluidity of watercolor and layered textures. His work explores the character of urban populations through intricate cityscapes and single figures, blending real-world Scottish locations with foreign and imaginary landscapes.
Architectural DetailCity ScenesWatercolor TexturesNarrative IllustrationImaginary Landscapes
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Fleck — questions answered

What is David Fleck’s professional background?

David is an architectural designer and illustrator who studied at Robert Gordon University and the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow.

How does his architectural training influence his art?

His background brings a distinct narrative and fine detail to his work, often focusing on the intricate structures and character of city scenes.

What mediums and techniques does Fleck use?

He combines fine line work with watercolor and texture to create playful, detailed illustrations of urban and imaginary environments.

Are his illustrations based on real locations?

While many pieces are inspired by Scottish locations like Edinburgh and Glasgow, his work also explores imaginary and foreign settings.

What was the focus of his 'Our Ancestors' exhibition?

This collection explored the character of populations through illustrations of entire cities and the characterization of cities through single figures.

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