David Barnett

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since.

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

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David Barnett"Iris, Lilies, & Menarda, " Original Mixed Media signed by David & Sarah Barnett, 2004

$2,025

H 24.625 in W 21.125 in

"Iris, Lilies, & Menarda, " Original Mixed Media signed by David & Sarah Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Iris, Lilies, & Menarda" is an original mixed media piece by David and Sarah Barnett, signed in the lower left. The piece incorporates handmade paper embedded with plant matter, a collaboration between the artist and his daughter. The paper was then scanned and reprinted on archival paper and painted with abstract flowers in watercolor...

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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper

David Barnett'Buddha Board Water Series #2 - Bird Disguised As Giacometti' signed mixed media, 2015

$980

H 17 in W 21 in

'Buddha Board Water Series #2 - Bird Disguised As Giacometti' signed mixed media

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

David Barnett’s ‘Buddha Board Water Series’ marks the use of a new medium for the artist. In this series, Barnett experimented with the Buddha Board, a reusable canvas that allows us...

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2010s Contemporary David Barnett

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Mixed Media

David BarnettHomage to George Gershwin, Oil Pastel on Fabriano Paper, Framed, 2026

$4,640

H 19 in W 25 in

Homage to George Gershwin, Oil Pastel on Fabriano Paper, Framed

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Oil pastel on Fabriano Watercolor Paper 19 x 25 in (48.26 x 63.5 cm) Framed 23 x 29 in A fixture in the Milwaukee art scene for 60 years, David Barnett (b. 1946) sits at the helm of...

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2010s Abstract David Barnett

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Oil Pastel

David BarnettHomage to Ruth Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner: Vase of Flowers, 2024

$2,030

H 5.5 in W 8 in

Homage to Ruth Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner: Vase of Flowers

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Framed with archival, museum-quality materials, including Museum Glass, which filters out 99% of UV rays and 90% or reflective glare.

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21st Century and Contemporary David Barnett

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Watercolor, Giclée

David Barnett"Surrealist Self-Portrait, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett, 1965

$13,000

H 52.5 in W 40 in

"Surrealist Self-Portrait, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Surrealist Self-Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by David Barnett. This nearly completely abstract painting features bright oranges, reds, and yellows alongside d...

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1960s Abstract David Barnett

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Canvas, Acrylic

David Barnett"Homage to Van Gogh III, " a Watercolor signed by David Barnett, 2003

$4,900

H 30.25 in W 22.5 in

"Homage to Van Gogh III, " a Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Homage to Van Gogh III" is an original watercolor painting on 100% rag amate paper signed by the artist David Barnett. It depicts a vase of flowers that was sent to the artist for a...

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Early 2000s David Barnett

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Watercolor

David Barnett'On The Beach Sanibel Island' Original Watercolor Signed by David Barnett, 2010

$2,500

H 15.25 in W 18.25 in

'On The Beach Sanibel Island' Original Watercolor Signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'On The Beach Sanibel Island' original watercolor signed and dated by David Barnett David Barnett an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has bee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Barnett

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Oil Pastel, Watercolor

David Barnett'Desert Mountain Paths' original signed watercolor painting on notepad paper, 2001

$850

H 11.75 in W 9.75 in

'Desert Mountain Paths' original signed watercolor painting on notepad paper

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

David Barnett's 'Desert Mountain Paths' is an exercise in using limited materials. Depicting the winding paths of Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ, the composition simulates found a...

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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett

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Watercolor

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