With a wild PASSION for the old West, road trips, vistas and pop art, Dave Newman has created a his own brand of art that is not only DISTINCTIVE, it’s also JOYFUL and MEMORABLE.

Based in his studio in Prescott, Arizona, Dave Newman first became interested in creating art 30 years ago, “We had a screen printing business in the 80’s and I became interested in the Pop artists of the 60’s, mainly Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns. I began reading and visiting museums and galleries and started experimenting.”

The result is an impressive body of work that includes both collage work and acrylic paintings.  On Dave’s website he says this about his art, “My collage work is heavily influenced by life’s objects – signs, buildings, music, advertisements and nostalgia. Sometimes my art begins on the side of the road where I’ve found an interesting object…. When I’m not working on collages, I paint. My acrylic paintings on canvas and wood are spontaneous commentaries of Pop Culture, i.e., coffee cups, television, hearts, and the spaces we live in. They are created with a fun & whimsical feel because I tend to view life in that way.”

While the subject matter of Dave’s art is based on simple pleasures, his work offers many layers of texture, images and treasures that you will discover over time once you own his work. I asked Dave about his process for creating new pieces… “I don’t have a set process and my work is very spontaneous and I usually work on several pieces at a time.”

 

In addition to his collages and paintings that are based on inspiration, Dave has also done a bit of commission work.  “Some of my commission work comes from individuals who want personal pieces which include items they provide such as photos and personal mementos. Other commissions have been for corporate collections such as the recent piece I did for the new Spring Training facility in Arizona for the Cleveland Indians.”  I think that commissioning Dave Newman to create an original piece of art for a friend, or for a family looking to commemorate a special occasion, would be a great gift and an extraordinary treasure.

 

Dave had one the great honors of his career when he was included in the recently published ‘Painters of Utah’s Canyons and Deserts’ coffee table book {ABOVE}.  He also has the distinguished pleasure of creating the artwork for some of the custom art guitars and amps sold by the Fender Custom Shop, a division of Fender USA® {BELOW}. Dave approaches each guitar, case or amp as an individual piece of art, creating a one of a kind work of musical art that plays and performs like the incredible instruments that Fender® is known for.

 

Finally I asked Dave what his ULITMATE DAY OF INSPIRATION WOULD INCLUDE. “A visit to a great museum, a road trip to Round Top to “hunt for junk”, a visit to Santa Fe to see art and eat good food or just knowing I can roll out of bed and start working in my studio at home.” How can you not love this guy??
 
So here is the VERY BEST PART!!
This 2nd Saturday, June 13th, you will have the opportunity to purchase an original piece of art from Dave Newman at the Cactus Creek STORE. In fact Dave’s art will be displayed through July so come by anytime {Call first to make sure I’m there: 816.386.4013} ~ or visit us on one of our 2nd Saturday Sales:
June 13th & July 11th from 10am ~ 8pm.
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BIG thanks to Dave and his wife, Donna… can’t wait to see y’all again soon!! xo,fancy

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