Richard David Shepherd CBE FRSA FGRA (25 April 1931 – 19 September 2017) was a British artist and one of the world's most outspoken conservationists. He was most famous for his paintings of steam locomotives (he owned a number of them) and wildlife, although he also often painted aircraft, portraits (notably The Queen Mother) and landscapes. His work has been extremely popular since the 1960s in limited edition print reproduction and poster form, as well as other media such as Wedgwood limited edition plates. He published five books about his art, including an autobiography.
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Some of their strengths
David Shepherd has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Altruistic, Energetic, Strong, Trustworthy, and Honest.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, David Shepherd is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know David Shepherd well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe David Shepherd as someone who is altruistic, inventive, energetic, and socially-conscious.
Who is inventive, open-minded and inquisitive, optimistic and cooperative, and who loves working together with others.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, David Shepherd is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, David Shepherd tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of David Shepherd's challenges
While David Shepherd has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, David Shepherd can be Stubborn, Indecisive, Idle, Emotional, Standoffish, Unrealistic, and Anxious.
Stubborn and Idle
One of David Shepherd's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
David Shepherd must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Anxious and Inflexible
David Shepherd is someone who can be high-strung, impatient, and inflexible, who can be "penny wise and pound foolish", have poor listening skills, and who can be intolerant of people who share a different world view.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, David Shepherd also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
