David Griffin

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David

Dallas, Texas

David Griffin

Artist Biography: Born in 1952, David grew up in Lubbock, Texas. After studying Fine Art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to participate in the first Illustrators’ Workshop, New York, where he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators’ Annual National Show during the 1980’s. In 1990, he began to paint professionally full time. Early on, he had the opportunity to study with Bettina Steinke and James Reynolds. His work has been featured in national publications including Cowboys and Indians, Victoria, The Dallas Morning News, Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, Southwestern Art (cover feature Oct 2013 and feature again in Dec 2021).

Artist Statement: Painting is more than a vocation: it’s a calling to satisfy a deep desire to speak in a visual medium and tell stories, all the while looking West. My paintings are direct observations, results of a life and heritage spent close to the Land, the People, the West. The ability to portray these subjects are not without its own struggle. Painting is hard work, but I am committed to improving my ability to communicate the story in a passionate way, with the honesty and vitality the subject deserves.

Recent Juried Exhibition History and *Significant Awards (2018-2023):
2018—Maynard Dixon Country Exhibition and Sale
*Silver Thunderbird Award for Best Body of Work
2010-2023(present)—Coors National Western Art Exhibit and Sale
* Featured Artist (2022)
* Southwest Art Magazine Award
2019—Art Renewal Center International Salon
*Second Place (Landscape Category)
*Honorable Mention (Landscape Category)
*American Legacy Award (Landscape Category)
Note: These two paintings were included in an exhibition tour that included
Sotheby’s (New York City) and the MEAM Museum (Barcelona, Spain).
2020—*Selected as a Texas Centennial Artist to produce paintings for the 100th Anniversary of
Texas State Parks. Opening exhibition was held at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas,
and is touring to multiple state museums.
2021—Birds in Art International Exhibition (Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, WI)
2024— Briscoe Museum Night of the Artists
2024— Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West
2024 — Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West
Victor Higgins Award of Distinction (best body of work)
Gallery Representation:
InSight Gallery/Fredericksburg, TX.
Legacy Galleries/ Scottsdale, AZ