By David Griffin
Located in Denver, CO
David Griffin's beautiful original impressionist oil landscape "Morning Glory" (2024) depicts a serene sunrise over the Colorado Rockies.
Artist Biography and Statement:
"Painting is more than a vocation: It's a calling to satisfy a deep desire to speak in a visual medium and tell stories, all the while looking West. My paintings are direct observations, results of a life and heritage spent close to the Land, the People, the West. My ability to portray these subjects is not without its own struggle. Painting is hard work, but I'm committed to improving my ability to communicate the story in a passionate way, with the honesty and vitality the subject deserves. Although the American West is not the only subject I enjoy painting, I am satisfied that I value God's gift in whatever stage I'm in, and that my purpose is to be the best steward of that gift I can be."
David grew up in Lubbock,Texas. After studying Fine Art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to attend the first Illustrators Workshop New York, where for two years he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English, and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators Annual National Show during the 1970's-80's. In 1990, he began to devote full time to painting professionally, sharing a studio with Bart Forbes for the next 10 years. He also studied with Bettina Steinke...
Category
2010s American Impressionist David Griffin Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Linen, Board