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Artist Statement:
Growing up, my interests were
science and math although I
felt a pull to the arts. I
pursued my technical
interests, though, by gaining
two college degrees in physics
and astronomy! I have worked
in the areas of computer
networking and scientific
research for most of my
career.
As I noted, I've always had
the interest, fascination, and
wonder of art. But the outlet
did not occur until my late
40's. I had the opportunity to
attend night classes at a
local college, and that 'voice
within' finally found its way.
My science background is that
left-brain stuff of the
logical, rational, analytical,
and objective. My right brain,
'that art voice', wants the
intuitive, holistic, and
subjective. It's now a
pleasure at this stage of life
to finally let the right-brain
flow…
During my art classes, I
experienced all media. But, by
far, I fell in love with
colored pencil. There are
realistic and artistic
reasons. One, I don't have a
formal studio; an easel in the
corner of my sunroom is my
studio! Pencil lets me pursue
my art without the mess.
Second, colored pencil is a
wonderful media for creating
paintings that ...
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David Leaphart Biography:
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Age
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57
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
Episcopal |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Art, Garden Railways, Photography, Golf |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Drawing Pencil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Edward Hopper
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Comparment C, Car 193 (E. Hopper)
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Bright light and high contrast with morning or evening light. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Growing up, my interests were science and math although I felt a pull to the arts. I pursued my technical interests, though, by gaining two college degrees in physics and astronomy! I have worked in the areas of computer networking and scientific research for most of my career.
As I noted, I've always had the interest, fascination, and wonder of art. But the outlet did not occur until my late 40's. I had the opportunity to attend night classes at a local college, and that "voice within" finally found its way. My science background is that left-brain stuff of the logical, rational, analytical, and objective. My right brain, "that art voice", wants the intuitive, holistic, and subjective. It's now a pleasure at this stage of life to finally let the right-brain flow…
During my art classes, I experienced all media. But, by far, I fell in love with colored pencil. There are realistic and artistic reasons. One, I don't have a formal studio; an easel in the corner of my sunroom is my studio! Pencil lets me pursue my art without the mess. Second, colored pencil is a wonderful media for creating paintings that can range from impressionistic to super-realistic. Some find its transparency frustrating; I find it wonderful.
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