A Surprise Every Day -Interview with Artist David Estey

"My paintings are purely improvisational but as a Mainer, I cannot escape the rugged beauty, harsh realities, Down East humor or global humanity of life here.
Those things bubble up in the creative process. I work all the elements and principles of design to create a new, exciting whole, either nonrepresentational or surprisingly narrative. They always celebrate the rich use of color and texture in an innovative exploration of form.
In the end, I want to step back in wonder and think, “Wow, look at that!”
David is an improvisational painter in Belfast, Maine who taught himself to draw and paint.
He earned a BFA from RISD, studied in Rome, was drafted and spent four years as an illustrator at Ft. Meade, MD. He earned a MSA from George Washington University and had a federal career in public affairs. He practiced and taught art, studying 14 years at PAFA. He married a woman from Austria, raised a son and daughter, divorced and remarried.
He has exhibited successfully in PA, NC and Maine, with 22 solo shows and over 80 group/juried exhibits. He is collected in 20 states and seven countries and has produced over 10,800 pieces of art.
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www.davidestey.com

[@neptune71000]

I'll have to watch this about a dozen times to extract all that's in it.

[@lightsoutgallery]

We have watched it so many times and I could keep watching it myself.

[@thenorris9009]

My good friend, to all of your many other talents we can now add KZbin Star. Also, you never cease surprising me.

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelcorden7133]

This is really good video in that it so tightly integrates the development of both the art and the artist.

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thank you so much! We get so excited about each of the artists we interview. It is amazing to be able to share their story! Have you watched any of the others, we are learning quickly but would love feedback.

[@RichardRossbauer]

LIKE IT! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thanks a lot! We are so lucky to be able to share this!

[@alanapatrick6180]

Wonderful video brother, and very well explained ❣️

[@lightsoutgallery]

Glad you liked it, he is a pretty inspirational guy.

[@jontaner9232]

Beautifully expressed both verbally and visually. Thank you. Jon

[@lightsoutgallery]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@reedmcleanbabelify]

"Joy" is probably the cutest bulldog I've seen in a while. And full of slobber.

[@lightsoutgallery]

Quite an active pup she is!

[@LolaDeVino]

Fantastic, David. I want to visit your studio - love the painting to your right. Wish I could see it more! Love the long view of your work table. What a life in art. BRAVO!

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thanks for watching. His studio is incredible!

[@bettymoss2211]

Hard to believe we've known each other so long. I've always enjoyed your art and have appreciated your willingness to explore and grow. It's so obvious in your creations. I've always enjoyed jazz myself for the same reasons I enjoy your art - the surprises. Oh, the surprises? Whatever you're doing keep doing it because you are doing it so well. Kudos, Dave. Very nice video.

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thanks for watching! David is a really inspirational artist.

[@geolloyd1351]

great to see and hear

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thanks for watching!

[@larryspera]

Awesome video

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thank you so much! We are really enjoying this project and are excited to continue making these artist features.

[@marymc9601]

Very helpful, just what I needed to hear right now TY

[@kieranflynn7582]

I loved this interview it pointed me forward in my own painting endeavours and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart Mags Flynn

[@mayankdharia5967]

Appreciate your views on art and pleasure to share with people a creativity ❤

[@cristina8928]

Fantastic Artist, fantastic interview that I already listened twice today. 🙂 Many thanks for posting!

[@lightsoutgallery]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sylhayes8152]

I love this guy

[@ingriddorfmann2913]

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