After using the University of Memphis’ Bachelor of Fine Arts as a launching pad, David took off by entering many competitions and earned various awards. Years passed before the opportunity emerged to pioneer the South Main Historic Arts District by opening Gallery 509, which was used to showcase both local and national artists to the Mid-South. After it’s closing, the majority of his artworks created were for national designing firms, charities including the Brooks Museum of Art & The Orpheum, as well as a profile & several covers of “The Downtowner” magazine.

During a vacation in San Francisco a few years ago his style took a 90-degree turn. Taking inspiration from the artist community’s fearless use of color, unique varieties of landscapes, and fascinating personalities, David began new works. It is a quest to incorporate those influences and create a new style of vibrant, bold, energetic piece and at the same time slightly skew the usual everyday scenery. Each artwork evolves by continually pulling from his travels throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Northern Europe, including an extensive stint in Italy by way of Venice, Florence, and Rome.

With the new style emerged the “Memphis Series” in which there are eleven completed and 3 in progress. These works are everything there is… and all about this city, ranging from the various stylings of music, unique down home foods, diverse characters, and of course the ever changing effects of the southern light.
“ I wanted to create a new collection of Memphis paintings spotlighting the cities new revitalization efforts while also giving a fresh touch to the better known historic landmarks.”

Currently David is in the process of marketing originals as well as prints to International locations.