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"Country Spring"
10x12 plein air oil
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Artist's Statement
"It
seems all of us have something to say we consider worthy of the
attention of others (consider the growing number of personal websites and blogs
these days). And this is certainly true of artists. We, as professional
artists, attempt to make a living expressing our opinions, whether with
words, music, paint, bronze or other medium.
"Of course, we
usually talk about only what really interests us on a very personal
level - things with which we feel an emotional connection, things we
believe should be shared with others who might have the same interests.
"That’s really why I paint
- just to share my reactions to the visible world with others who might
feel the same way I do. In so doing, maybe my work can resonate
with someone's experience and brighten
his or her life just a little."
Biography
Born in Dallas,
Dave grew up in the Houston area and after two years of college studied
illustration at the Art Center School in Los Angeles for another two
years. He left art school and spent four years in the Navy
training and working as a photographer. Having married during this
time, he decided against returning to art school and became a computer
programmer and software designer, a career he enjoyed for 28 years.
He returned to painting in 1992 and has since studied with several well
known painters. He and wife his Kathy live in Lufkin, TX.
Awards:
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Award of Merit,
OPA National
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Top 200, Arts for the Parks
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Best of Show & Award of Merit, Art
Splash on the Square
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Seven years’
participation in Albuquerque Miniatures
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Various National and Regional shows
Gallery Representation:
Memberships:
"Changing Weather"
8x10 plein air oil
Website link:
www.dmbates.com
Contact this artist at:
dmbates@suddenlink.net
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