David’s perception of beauty originates in the Middle East of the 1960’s and the woods and wildlife of his native West Virginia. A serendipitous word from a Marshall University professor relieved David of the self-imposed requirement of a college degree and opened doors to full-time pursuit of the arts.
Keys to all the studios meant 24 hour access to weaving, ceramics, printmaking, and painting. Settling down to an undying love of oils took years.
A man of detail and precision, his tools are surprisingly unorthodox: razor blade, playing card, and sand paper. Each painting is woven, several layers exposed or hidden as the composition warrants.
David’s work has an over-all elegance that is never by accident. Paintings that in a reduced scale appear whimsical possess the purposeful richness of subtle color, varying line treatment, and restrained texture.
Update: Walls Gallery is now at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV
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Under the Eaves oil on canvas – 40×60 
why have we not seen all these wonderful paintings of yours, david? I LOVE them!
Dynamic and energizing … Your use of color is inspiring
David, I’m so happy to see you painting and exhibiting your own unique work. You used to do my framing when I lived there – so long ago – and you once told me, “Marie, I’ve never seen you do a bad sky; now, if you could just paint the rest of the scene as well.” LOL.
Best of luck with your work and your gallery; it looks lovely.
Marie