Dave is a watercolor and oil painter inspired by music, education, and the natural beauty of the places he calls home. After a 30-year career as a teacher and school counselor, he devoted himself more fully to the visual arts, studying watercolor and oil painting with nationally recognized artists and mentors.
For more than 25 years, Dave and his wife have spent time in Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach, where the Gulf, coastal landscapes, birds, and changing light deeply influence his work. Often painting en plein air, Dave seeks to capture mood, atmosphere, and the quiet beauty of coastal life that continues to inspire his art.