David Arms 10-23-09
October 23rd, 2009
David Arms is an artist who’s work I have enjoyed for several years. He is one of those artists that paints at a level of detail that is astounding to me and he is also an artist who’s purpose I readily identify with. He is the other artist presently doing a show at the Bennett Galleries which I mentioned in the previous post. If you follow the links below you will find that he sells originals as well as reproductions and both of his sites are well worth spending your time on.
What I like about “Faith” by David Arms
Sledge hammer/Ambiguity - Often David’s purpose or message he is communicating is as clear as a sledgehammer but there is also enough ambiguity in the way that message is communicated that you stay involved with the piece for a long period of time. You can literally stare at one of his paintings for hours.
Productivity - This is not so much about the painting “faith” but it a testimony to david’s discipline that he is able to produce the amount of paintings he does each year and that they are conducted with such a high level of skill. I imagine he must think about these symphonies over a long period of time before he begins to create the finished painting.
The Basics - He handles all of them well. You never give it a second thought that these birds landed on his still life setup so he could paint them. When the basics are handled well you don’t even think about them.
Look and Enjoy!
