David Dauncey was born and raised in Birmingham, England. Due to a somewhat tumultuous childhood and home life, his outlet was sports, specifically football (soccer) and rugby.
Initially, Dauncey wanted a career in sports, but soon realized that art was his calling. Fortunately, a teammate on his soccer team, who was studying Art & Design at the local college, suggested to Dauncey that he should apply. Dauncey did, and was accepted, marking the beginning of his artistic career in a variety of mediums, including photography, design, ceramics, painting and creative thinking.
Dauncey married an American girl in 1993 and they relocated to the United States the following year.