the Technique may be old, but his paintings always use the modern symbols, which he describes as" realism with an edge"
David Bowers (David Michael Bowers) @- American artist. Born in 1956 in Chambersburg, PA. In 1979 she graduated from art school in Pittsburgh. After graduation began working as a staff artist at various studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two years later, David began teaching his art at the art Institute of Pittsburgh where he lectured for ten years and was the keynote speaker for class of 2003.
In 1991 David began his career Illustrator, working mostly with book publishers in new-Йорке, which illustrated more than a hundred book covers for over ten years. Also the works of David graced the covers of many famous magazines, including" TIME". He also painted the portrait of J. P. Morgan for the cover of" Cigar Aficionado", and a family portrait of the Rothschild family and of the Winery for the covers of the magazine" Wine Spectator".
At first glance, the work of Bowers takes you back to bygone periods of painting. This is due to its methods that resemble the working methods of the old masters, particularly Dutch 17th century. David studied their work for many years to develop his technique, which consists of several layers called glazing and Alla prima.
the Technique may be old, but his paintings are always written in modern topics and use modern symbolism, which he describes as" realism with an edge" (literally @- realism with an edge). Bowers " paintings are in many private collections throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in the Museum of American illustration in new-Йорке and the national portrait gallery in Washington, D.C..
currently, Bowers lives in Madeira beach, Florida, with his wife Kimberly, where he paints every day!
Realism with an edge. David Michael Bowers @- dmbowers.com
