Born in Ohio, he is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and the Schuler School of Fine Arts. In 2001, he was invited by ‘Les Amis de la Grande Vigne’ to paint in the medieval city of Dinan, France as the city’s artist in residence. David has twice been the subject of feature articles in ‘American Artist Magazine.’ His work has been exhibited in the Salon International (Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas) as well as Oil Painter`s of America national and regional exhibitions. He received the Liquitex Award at the 1999 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition (Scottsdale, Arizona) He currently teaches painting and drawing at the Schuler School of Fine Arts and the Mitchell School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, Maryland.