|
David Riedel Biography
David Riedel was born in 1956 in Indiana and lived there until moving to Tempe,
Arizona to study art. He fell in love with the Southwest, graduating from Northern
Arizona University in 1982 with a BFA in printmaking. For many years David lived
in the Southwest near Taos, New Mexico. Presently he is in Portland, Oregon
with his wife and daughter. In 1986 David began attending courses at the Art
Students League in New York City. It was at the Art Students League that David
first began the serious study of painting under the internationally acclaimed
teachers there.
Similar to the Old Masters' style, Riedel's works are characterized by their
chiaroscuro and deep background color, lending a certain vibrancy and energy
to his subjects. His use of dramatic lighting and rhythmic color, combined with a
sense of solid composition, produces work that is timeless in its appeal. David
considers his primary instruction to be from David Leffel, yet he also feels the
importance of many fellow artists in both Taos and New York. The excitement of
interacting with other artists creates a milieu in which he finds opportunities for
artistic growth.
In 2009 Riedel won the first place American National Award of Excellence in
the Oil Painters of America National Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He also
won the Still Life Merit Award in the Salon International Show sponsored by
Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. Moving to Portland has inspired
David to explore his love of landscape painting and the northwest outdoors.
David's wife has recently completed a Masters while simultaneously teaching
middle school. His teenage daughter is a high school student who enjoys friends
and photography.
"The still-lifes all contain objects that are individually beautiful, But the starting
point is when objects interact with light, shape, and color to form a larger
dynamic. Some Paintings will focus on a quieter play of light within an
environment, or perhaps I will focus on strong contrasts of value or color. I enjoy
creating a sense of depth and contrast where I can explore ways to balance the
different elements and build a sense of movement into the painting."
«Return to Artist List
| 
