About the Artist
David has been living in and finding inspiration from the Pacific Northwest for the last 30 years. A Palo Alto native, his passion for art has taken him from the bay area, to Southern California, around the world, and ultimately Washington State.
Landscapes of the western United States are often the subject of David’s paintings. However several tours throughout Europe, and in particular Italy, have inspired him to regularly paint scenes from European country and city life as well. His work is a combination of plein air and studio paintings. He loves to get outdoors and painting on location whenever he can.
David grew up drawing and painting, and excelled in art classes. After high school he moved to southern California and majored in art at Biola University. After graduating he went on to study further at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Initially David’s professional career took him in the direction of graphic design and illustration. After working for a publisher, he opened a successful graphic design studio. David is now painting full time..
The time spent working on his craft; experimenting with color, loosening and tightening his pieces, playing with texture, absorbing the influence of other artists, attending workshops, and ultimately just painting year after year has helped him become a preeminent oil painter on the west coast.
David has studied with Scott Christensen, Matt Smith, John Budacin, George Strickland, Michael Workman and Calvin Liang. David has been featured in American Art Collector and Western Art Collector magazines and an “Artist to Watch” in Southwest Art Magazine. His work has been used on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Celebrity Apprentice. His work has also been juried into Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, C.M. Russell Art Auction, Salon International and Arts for the Parks Top 100 exhibits. He is represented in galleries in Coeur d’Alene, ID; Edmonds, WA; Jackson Hole, WY; Whitefish, MT; and Santa Fe, NM. David’s work is published by Grand Image, Seattle, WA.
David and his wife reside in Edmonds, Washington, have five children, and two grandchildren.
“I am awestruck by the beauty and diversity of the Northwest. I see the fingerprints of a creative God all around me — from the last glow of golden light on a mountain to the sparkle of a meandering meadow stream. This inspires me to try to capture an essence of a scene or moment in time, and share that with others.”
Resumé
David Marty grew up in Palo Alto, California and for over 35 years has lived in the Pacific Northwest. David strives to capture the beauty and diversity of quiet country lanes to mountain vistas to urban street scenes. He works primarily in oils in a representational/ impressionistic style. Collectors are drawn to the sensitive portrayal of his subjects. David has been an “Artist to Watch” in Southwest Art Magazine and a featured artist in American Art Collector and Western Art Collector magazines. His paintings have been used on two popular TV series; Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Celebrity Apprentice.
EDUCATION
1970 -1975: Biola University, La Mirada, California, B.A. in Art
1975 -1978: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California
2000 - 2003: Scottsdale Artist School Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ
2001- 5: Plein-Air Painters of America Workshops, Arizona, California, Colorado
2002- 3: Scott Christensen Workshops, Jackson, Wyoming
2009: C.M. Dudash Workshop, Conneautville, Pennyslvania
2013: Michael Workman Workshop, Langley, Washington 2016: Calvin Liang, Kirkland, Washington
2017-19: Plein Air Convention & Expo
2019: William Wray Workshop, Winslow, Washington
EXHIBITS
Featured Artist, Cole Gallery,, Edmonds, WA, February, 2020
LPAPA Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018 - 2019
American Impressionist Society, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY, 2019
Miniatures by the Lake, Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 2008 - 2019
Edmonds Art Studio Tour, Edmonds, WA, 2012 - 2019
Paint Out Winslow, Bainbridge Island, WA, 2019
Driggs Plein Air, Driggs, Driggs, ID, 2018 - 2019
Art of the West Show, High Desert Museum, Bend, OR, 2010 - 2019
LPAPA Less is More Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018 - 2019
Where In The World Is Plein Air, Illume Gallery, St. George, UT, 2018 - 2019
Greeley Stampede Western Invitational Show, Greeley, CO, 2019
Plein Air Glacier Invitational, Hockaday Museum, Kalispel, MT, 2018 - 2019
Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Show, Edmonds, WA, 1993 - 2019
LPAPA Best of Plein Air Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
SVAC Artist Showcase Auction, Spokane Valley, WA, 2013 - 2019
Anniversary Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2009 - 2019
The Russell Art Auction and Show, Great Falls, MT, 1998 - 2019
Out West Art Show, Heritage Inn, Great Falls, MT, 1998 - 2019
LPAPA Unexpected Places Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
LPAPA Town & Country Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, Denver, CO, 2019
ICON Juried show, Lynn Hanson Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2017 - 18
Contemporary Western Art Show & Sale, The Mountain Oyster Club, Tucson, AZ, 2015 - 2018
LPAPA Art & Nature Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018
NOAPS Best of America Exhibit, Eisele Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, 2018
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2018
One Man Show, Lighthouse Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2018
SVAC Artist Showcase Auction, Spokane Valley, WA, 2013 - 2018
LPAPA Less Is More Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018
Two Person Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
LPAPA Art & Nature Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2017
LPAPA August Nights Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2017
Unity at the Bemis Show, Seattle, WA 2017
American Impressionist Society’s Small Works National Juried Exhibition, 2017
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ, 2016
Heart of the West Art Show & Auction, Coeur d’Alene, ID 2015 - 1016
MAC Art Auction, Spokane, WA, 2013, 2015
Small Works Show, Kelley Galleries, Woodbury, MN, 2015, 2008 - 2010
Icons of the West Show, Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT, 2011, 2015
National Western Art Show and Auction, Ellensburg, WA, 2001 - 2015
EAF Foundation Gallery One Man Show, Edmonds, WA, 2014
Bellevue Art Show, Bellevue, WA, 2013
NOAPS Best of America Exhibit, Bolivar, MO, 2013
American Impressionist Society Juried Shows, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008
Salon International, San Antonio, TX, 2013,
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction, Fort Collins, CO, 2012
One Man Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2009, 2012
One Man Show, Clymer Museum, Ellensburg, WA, 2011
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, Calistoga, CA, 2011
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, 2010
One Man Show, Rive Gauche Art Galleries, Scottscale, AZ, 2010, 2008
CM Russell Museum Benefit Invitational Art Exhibition, Great Falls, MT, 2001 - 2009
American Miniatures Invitational Show, Settlers West, Tucson, AZ, 2009
Society of Master Impressionists Exhibit, Amarillo, TX, 2006 - 2007
One Man Show, Elka Rouskov Gallery, Kirkland WA, 2006 - 2007
Top 100 Arts for the Parks Exhibit, Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, WY, 2006
One Man Show, Rive Gauche Art Galleries, Scottsdale, AZ, 2010, 2008
Holiday Show, Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2002 - 2006
Bellevue Arts and Craft Juried Show, Bellevue, WA, 2005 - 2006
Landscape Show, Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2005
GALLERIES
Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 208.667.7732
Cole Gallery, Edmonds, Washington, 425.697.2787
Dick Idol Signature Gallery, Whitefish, Montana, 406.862.5070
On Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 505.310.9817
West Lives On Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming, 307.734.2888
AWARDS HONORS
First Place Quick Draw, Driggs Plein Air, Driggs, ID 2019
Artists’ Choice Award, Plein Air Glacier, Kalispel, MT, 2019
Third Place, LPAPA Town & Country Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
Honorable Mention, LPAPA Unexpected Places Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
ArtSpot Icon Award, Lynn Hanson Gallery Icon Show, Seattle WA, 2018
Honorable Mention, Driggs Digs Plein Air, Driggs, ID 2018,
Third Place Quick Draw, Driggs Plein Air Show, Driggs, ID 2018,
Mayor’s Award, Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Show, Edmonds, WA 2017
Gamblin Sponsor Award, EAFA Juried Show, Mercer Island, WA 2016
Best of Show Oil Painting, National Fine Art Show & Auction, Ellensburg, WA 2015
Edmonds Art Festival Poster, Edmonds Art Foundation, Edmonds, WA, 2014
Best of Edmonds Award, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2012
First Place, Oils, Susan K. Black Foundation Show, Dubois, WY, 2011
Second Place, Art League of Hilton Head Show, Hilton Head, SC, 2011
First Place, Minatures, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2010
Second Place, Minatures, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2008
Top 100, Arts for the Parks Exhibit, Jackson, WY, 2006
Honorable Mention, Salon International Show, San Antonio, TX, 2006
Director’s Award, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2004
Honorable Mention, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2002, 2005, 2009
Third Place, Juan de Fuca Show, Port Angeles, WA. 1997
Second Best of Show, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 1988
MEMBERSHIPS
Signature Member, LPAPA Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Member, Oil Painters of America
Member, American Impressionist Society
Member, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
Prints published by Artaissance (LarsonJulh) Atlanta, GA & Grand Image, Seattle, WA
TEACHING
Painting Dramatic Clouds Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2020
Painting Water Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2019
Painting Mountains Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2019
Winslow Art Center 4-week class, Winslow, WA 2018
EAFA Demo, Bellevue, WA, 2019
Winslow Art Center 6-week class, Winslow, WA 2018
Landscape Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Landscape Workshop, David Marty Studio, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Sunset Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Marina Plein Air Workshop, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Landscape Workshop for Beginners, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Painting Trees Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Landscape Simplified Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017
EDUCATION
1970 -1975: Biola University, La Mirada, California, B.A. in Art
1975 -1978: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California
2000 - 2003: Scottsdale Artist School Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ
2001- 5: Plein-Air Painters of America Workshops, Arizona, California, Colorado
2002- 3: Scott Christensen Workshops, Jackson, Wyoming
2009: C.M. Dudash Workshop, Conneautville, Pennyslvania
2013: Michael Workman Workshop, Langley, Washington 2016: Calvin Liang, Kirkland, Washington
2017-19: Plein Air Convention & Expo
2019: William Wray Workshop, Winslow, Washington
EXHIBITS
Featured Artist, Cole Gallery,, Edmonds, WA, February, 2020
LPAPA Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018 - 2019
American Impressionist Society, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY, 2019
Miniatures by the Lake, Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 2008 - 2019
Edmonds Art Studio Tour, Edmonds, WA, 2012 - 2019
Paint Out Winslow, Bainbridge Island, WA, 2019
Driggs Plein Air, Driggs, Driggs, ID, 2018 - 2019
Art of the West Show, High Desert Museum, Bend, OR, 2010 - 2019
LPAPA Less is More Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018 - 2019
Where In The World Is Plein Air, Illume Gallery, St. George, UT, 2018 - 2019
Greeley Stampede Western Invitational Show, Greeley, CO, 2019
Plein Air Glacier Invitational, Hockaday Museum, Kalispel, MT, 2018 - 2019
Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Show, Edmonds, WA, 1993 - 2019
LPAPA Best of Plein Air Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
SVAC Artist Showcase Auction, Spokane Valley, WA, 2013 - 2019
Anniversary Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2009 - 2019
The Russell Art Auction and Show, Great Falls, MT, 1998 - 2019
Out West Art Show, Heritage Inn, Great Falls, MT, 1998 - 2019
LPAPA Unexpected Places Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
LPAPA Town & Country Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, Denver, CO, 2019
ICON Juried show, Lynn Hanson Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2017 - 18
Contemporary Western Art Show & Sale, The Mountain Oyster Club, Tucson, AZ, 2015 - 2018
LPAPA Art & Nature Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018
NOAPS Best of America Exhibit, Eisele Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, 2018
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2018
One Man Show, Lighthouse Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2018
SVAC Artist Showcase Auction, Spokane Valley, WA, 2013 - 2018
LPAPA Less Is More Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2018
Two Person Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
LPAPA Art & Nature Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2017
LPAPA August Nights Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2017
Unity at the Bemis Show, Seattle, WA 2017
American Impressionist Society’s Small Works National Juried Exhibition, 2017
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ, 2016
Heart of the West Art Show & Auction, Coeur d’Alene, ID 2015 - 1016
MAC Art Auction, Spokane, WA, 2013, 2015
Small Works Show, Kelley Galleries, Woodbury, MN, 2015, 2008 - 2010
Icons of the West Show, Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT, 2011, 2015
National Western Art Show and Auction, Ellensburg, WA, 2001 - 2015
EAF Foundation Gallery One Man Show, Edmonds, WA, 2014
Bellevue Art Show, Bellevue, WA, 2013
NOAPS Best of America Exhibit, Bolivar, MO, 2013
American Impressionist Society Juried Shows, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008
Salon International, San Antonio, TX, 2013,
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction, Fort Collins, CO, 2012
One Man Show, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2009, 2012
One Man Show, Clymer Museum, Ellensburg, WA, 2011
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, Calistoga, CA, 2011
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, 2010
One Man Show, Rive Gauche Art Galleries, Scottscale, AZ, 2010, 2008
CM Russell Museum Benefit Invitational Art Exhibition, Great Falls, MT, 2001 - 2009
American Miniatures Invitational Show, Settlers West, Tucson, AZ, 2009
Society of Master Impressionists Exhibit, Amarillo, TX, 2006 - 2007
One Man Show, Elka Rouskov Gallery, Kirkland WA, 2006 - 2007
Top 100 Arts for the Parks Exhibit, Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, WY, 2006
One Man Show, Rive Gauche Art Galleries, Scottsdale, AZ, 2010, 2008
Holiday Show, Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2002 - 2006
Bellevue Arts and Craft Juried Show, Bellevue, WA, 2005 - 2006
Landscape Show, Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2005
GALLERIES
Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 208.667.7732
Cole Gallery, Edmonds, Washington, 425.697.2787
Dick Idol Signature Gallery, Whitefish, Montana, 406.862.5070
On Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 505.310.9817
West Lives On Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming, 307.734.2888
AWARDS HONORS
First Place Quick Draw, Driggs Plein Air, Driggs, ID 2019
Artists’ Choice Award, Plein Air Glacier, Kalispel, MT, 2019
Third Place, LPAPA Town & Country Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
Honorable Mention, LPAPA Unexpected Places Show, Laguna Beach, CA, 2019
ArtSpot Icon Award, Lynn Hanson Gallery Icon Show, Seattle WA, 2018
Honorable Mention, Driggs Digs Plein Air, Driggs, ID 2018,
Third Place Quick Draw, Driggs Plein Air Show, Driggs, ID 2018,
Mayor’s Award, Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Show, Edmonds, WA 2017
Gamblin Sponsor Award, EAFA Juried Show, Mercer Island, WA 2016
Best of Show Oil Painting, National Fine Art Show & Auction, Ellensburg, WA 2015
Edmonds Art Festival Poster, Edmonds Art Foundation, Edmonds, WA, 2014
Best of Edmonds Award, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2012
First Place, Oils, Susan K. Black Foundation Show, Dubois, WY, 2011
Second Place, Art League of Hilton Head Show, Hilton Head, SC, 2011
First Place, Minatures, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2010
Second Place, Minatures, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2008
Top 100, Arts for the Parks Exhibit, Jackson, WY, 2006
Honorable Mention, Salon International Show, San Antonio, TX, 2006
Director’s Award, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2004
Honorable Mention, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 2002, 2005, 2009
Third Place, Juan de Fuca Show, Port Angeles, WA. 1997
Second Best of Show, Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA, 1988
MEMBERSHIPS
Signature Member, LPAPA Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Member, Oil Painters of America
Member, American Impressionist Society
Member, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
Prints published by Artaissance (LarsonJulh) Atlanta, GA & Grand Image, Seattle, WA
TEACHING
Painting Dramatic Clouds Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2020
Painting Water Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2019
Painting Mountains Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2019
Winslow Art Center 4-week class, Winslow, WA 2018
EAFA Demo, Bellevue, WA, 2019
Winslow Art Center 6-week class, Winslow, WA 2018
Landscape Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Landscape Workshop, David Marty Studio, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Sunset Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2018
Marina Plein Air Workshop, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Landscape Workshop for Beginners, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Painting Trees Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017
Landscape Simplified Workshop, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA, 2017