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David grew up in Palo Alto, California. He
majored in art at Biola University, where he was
named Who's Who in American Colleges and
Universities. He went on to study at Art Center
College of Design and Scottsdale Artist School.
David's career took him in the direction of
graphic design and illustration. After working for
a publisher in Southern California, he and his
wife moved to Seattle, Washington, where he
opened a successful graphic design studio. But
David's first love of painting resurfaced and for
the past few years he has been painting with
a renewed vigor.
One of the main draws to the Pacific Northwest
was the spectacular scenery. I am awestruck
by the beauty and diversity of the Northwest.
I see the fingerprints of a creative God all
around me, from the last glow of golden light
on a mountain to the sparkle of a meandering
meadow stream. This inspires me to try to
capture an essence of a particular setting or
moment in time, and share that with others
through my paintings.
David works in oils on canvas. Many paintings
begin as plein air studies. My earlier landscapes
were executed in a tight, almost photorealistic
manner. The turning point began after seeing
the work of the French Impressionists in Paris. I
was attracted by the brighter colors, softness
and spontaneity of their paintings. While my
work is still representational, I have tried to
loosen and soften my approach. By not defining
every leaf or blade of grass, viewers have
more opportunity to interact and use their
imagination, making them a part of the creative
process.
David attended Art Center College of Design
and Biola University in California. Most recently
he has participated in workshops with the Plein-
Air Painters of America and Scottsdale Artists
School. He has studied with Scott Christensen,
Matt Smith, John Budacin and George
Strickland. David's work has been juried into
the C.M. Russell Art Auction in Great Falls,
Montana, the National Western Art Show in
Ellensburg, Washington and the Pacific Rim
Show in Seattle, Washington.
David and his wife, Jean, currently reside in
Edmonds, Washington. They have five children,
including two boys from Bulgaria.
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