About The Artist

David Selleck

Humorous, wacky or witty often describes my art. Like most artists I take chances, push the envelope and work hard to challenge the viewer. I think of my paintings as humorous arrangements with a large dollop of psychology. The imagery maybe quirky but the formal foundation of my work is quite serious.

Inspiration is culled from the offbeat, off the wall , odd comments and visual images that swirl about us daily. As this information filters through my mind, ideas take shape, evolve and finally materialize as images that have a mind, life and personality of their own.

My paintings are launched with several preparatory drawings and then destroyed by collages and reborn an intuitive, personal statements. This early preparation often sets the color tone and direction for the paintings. As an artist, I try to reflect society and hope the intensity and energy of my work translates as an essay on the state of contemporary affairs among man, women and beasts.

I am represented by Blackfish Gallery, in Portland Oregon. Contact them at www.blackfish.com