Michael David Paintings

American, b. 1954

Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience.

David often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism.

David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture, still within the horizon of his abiding concerns for sociopolitical questioning through art-making. His work is included in the public collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, Jewish Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Edward Albee Foundation and others.

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Artist: Michael David

Michael DavidUntitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media, 1987

$18,500

Untitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media

By Michael David

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Untitled No 63, abstract composition 1987 Mixed media on wood panel, wax, oil, paper. signed with initials, gallery label. Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience. He often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism. David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture...

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1980s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Oil, Paper, Wax, Wood Panel

Michael DavidTHE NAVIGATOR, encaustic, Abstract Painting, 2010, Signed, 44x88, 2010

$35,000

THE NAVIGATOR, encaustic, Abstract Painting, 2010, Signed, 44x88

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on Dibond b. 1954, Reno Nevada Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, which incorporates pigment with heated beeswax. He discovered encau...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Mixed Media

Michael DavidAll Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes - Giant Tondo, 2010

$48,000Sale Price|20% Off

All Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes - Giant Tondo

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Oil, Wood Panel

Michael DavidSand & Sea, 2010

$11,000

Sand & Sea

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Color-Field Michael David Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Michael DavidThe Navigator (Small), 2010

$11,000

The Navigator (Small)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Wood, Panel, Wax, Oil

Michael DavidVenus in Furs, 1993

$48,000

Venus in Furs

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David's artwork is included in the public collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Guggenheim Museum in New York; the Jewish Museum ...

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1990s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wax, Acrylic

Michael DavidFor SRV (Large), 2010

$35,000

For SRV (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Wood Panel, Wax, Oil

Michael DavidAll Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, 2010

$11,000

All Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Color-Field Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Oil

Mauro OliveiraSpeedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel), 2018

$2,500

H 48 in W 32 in D 1.75 in

Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _________...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

G. Campbell Lyman"Multiverse #16" - Framed Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2022

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 24 in

"Multiverse #16" - Framed Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting

By G. Campbell Lyman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Comes framed and ready to hang in black floater frame. Artist’s Statement: “These paintings are technically challenging, as they combine wax (encaustic), tar, oil, acrylic, powdered...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Lacquer, Charcoal, Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Michele Renée Ledouxabstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting, 2019

$2,900

H 29 in W 29 in D 3 in

abstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting

By Michele Renée Ledoux

Located in Boston, MA

abstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting 29" x 29" x 3" Beeswax, Resin, Pigment, and Oil on Wood Panel Hand-signed by the artist in verso. A contemporary minimalist encaustic work by artist Michele Renée Ledoux...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Resin, Wax, Oil, Pigment, Encaustic

C. DimitriThe Whole Thing bright abstract painting colorful pattern

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in

The Whole Thing bright abstract painting colorful pattern

By C. Dimitri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dimitri incorporates and captures free form expression using urban iconography, text, collage and traditions methods.

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Allyson LevyWallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel, 2020

$2,600

H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

Wallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract painting with green encaustic and light yellow flower petals on wood panel "Wallpaper 2" made by Allyson Levy in 2020 encaustic and flower petals on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 ...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Pigment

Mark AcetelliFaded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas, 2025

$6,200

H 48 in W 36 in

Faded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mark AcetelliFalling Fire - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas, 2025

$10,000

H 60 in W 48 in

Falling Fire - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Michael DavidFor SRV (Large), 2010

$35,000

H 44.25 in W 84 in D 3.25 in

For SRV (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Encaustic, Wood Panel, Wax, Oil

Allyson LevyWinter Berry Diptych: Abstract Encaustic Painting, Dark Red on Beige Background, 2019

$16,500

H 32 in W 96 in D 2 in

Winter Berry Diptych: Abstract Encaustic Painting, Dark Red on Beige Background

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract encaustic painting with brown branches with dark red berries against a light beige background "Winter Berry Diptych" made by Hudson Valley based artist, Allyson Levy, in 201...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel

Shiri PhillipsReflections Through The Looking Glass No. 13 - Textural Colorful Abstract Art, 2022

$187Sale Price|25% Off

H 12 in W 12 in

Reflections Through The Looking Glass No. 13 - Textural Colorful Abstract Art

By Shiri Phillips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Ángel CeladaAbstract Mixed Media Painting Gray Field Gestural Composition on Panel, 2022

$2,331Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.99 in

Abstract Mixed Media Painting Gray Field Gestural Composition on Panel

By Ángel Celada

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Contemporary abstract mixed media painting with layered gray tonalities, gestural brushwork and process-driven surface textures on panel. Created in 2022, Approximations is a large-...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Wax Crayon, Wax, Acrylic, Board

Janise YntemaYogiri (Abstract Painting), 2025

$9,832

H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Yogiri (Abstract Painting)

By Janise Yntema

Located in London, GB

Diptych. The dimensions of each element are 84 x 60 cm (33.1 x 23.6 in) Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaust...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wax, Oil, Panel

Previously Available Items

Michael DavidThe Unbearable Lightness Of Being Large Abstract, 1986

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H 84 in W 68 in D 3 in

The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Large Abstract

By Michael David

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

The Unbearable Lightness Of Being modern large abstract. Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a te...

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1980s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Encaustic, Oil, Board

Michael David paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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