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David Estes: Artist Profile

 

Like many artists, David Estes didn’t start out thinking art would be a viable living. He studied it in college, but didn’t immediately pursue painting as a career. After a fellow artist encouraged him to work in oils, though, he became hooked, and over the past decade has built an excited patron base. Though he’ll occasionally paint landscapes and figures, Estes says he’s really drawn to the still life, painting the menagerie objects that find their way into his Millcreek studio. He’s part of an exhibit of still-life painters this month at the Eccles Art Center in Ogden. While his iPod shuffled, we talked with him about fear, painting, and the joys of the studio; and let the camera roll as he worked on a large painting of a crumpled beer can. 

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  1. Very well done, Ms. Fulton and Mr. Estes. I appreciate your taking time to share your observations and lived-experience. I guess with anything worthwhile, do it to one’s best ability, even when it seems like no one can see or hear you. Cheers!

  2. Tonight (7/19/24) at the Gallery Stroll plein air at 15th Street Gallery, I met David Estes while he was pointing out different artist’s previous work hanging on the side gallery room. His observations I had to crane my neck to infiltrate their conversation. I asked to see and know what he does. The video that was made here echoed what he conveyed. I was advocating the strength of reflective light. Nice to meet an artist.

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