David R. Kingwill Artist's Statement
When I start an abstract painting, it is not always apparent what will happen; in fact, usually it is not. I may have an image or a feeling about the result, but the process generally involves reacting to ongoing developments in the work.
I start with an unstretched canvas and acrylic color, diluted with water. I pour the paint on the canvas and guide it towards an intriguing shape. Once I have achieved a beginning, with shape, and color, I must then choose the next color and shape. Sometimes it is an instantaneous decision, sometimes not. It is a question of creating beautiful forms and colors in concert with one another, and the process is always challenging and new.
How will one color look against another? Should they be blended while both are wet? How will they dry? When is the painting finished? It seems absurdly simple and childlike, and sometimes it is. But it requires skill and experience, and occasionally luck to "pull it off". This is drama, an active artform. When it is sucessful, it is very exciting, as motivating as anything I know.
I hope you enjoy the paintings
Resume
- Born and raised in Massachusetts
- Received B.A. in Art from Wesleyan University, 1965
- Fulbright Scholar in Art History in Wuerzburg, Germany, 1965-66
- Received Masters of Arts in Architecture from University of Pennsylvania, 1969
- In architectual practice from 1969 to present
- Abstract Painter since 1972
One Person Shows
- Tuomala Gallery, Fort Bragg
- The Sea Ranch Lodge
- Gaffney's Wine Bar, Santa Rosa
- Mac's Deli, Santa Rosa
- Edward Jones Investments, Santa Rosa
- City of Santa Rosa City Hall
- RiskPress Gallery, Sebastopol
- Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay
Two Person Shows
- SOFO Gallery, Santa Rosa
- Soundscape Gallery, Santa Rosa
- Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay
Group Shows
- Soundscape Gallery, Santa Rosa (twice)
- Sebastopol Center for the Arts
- Cultural Arts Council, Santa Rosa
Work Has Shown In
- ADI Gallery, San Francisco
- Fine Art and Frame, Santa Rosa
- Karl Walburg Gallery, Santa Rosa
- Art At The Source Open Studio (3 years)