b.1936
David Ryden…a painter who wields oil with a palette knife
You will find yourself smiling as soon as you see David’s impressionist paintings. He is an abstract expressionist who is mainly interested in surface and prefers to work on large canvases painting fast with generous strokes. David’s paintings are simple, direct, colorful, sometimes playful, and always inspiring.
David explains, “I’m self-taught. I like the freedom to try anything. My paintings are infused with texture and depth. I use an 8 inch palette knife and just go at it.” In 2018, David sold his 1,000th painting. All paintings are original, he does not sell prints.
David focuses mostly on wildlife but he enjoys the challenge of any subject when creating his phenomenal art. David Ryden paints in Savannah, Georgia. David’s next exciting collaboration will be with The Broadmoor Galleries. The historic and luxurious Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is one of the most celebrated hotels in the world. The Broadmoor Galleries have asked David to participate with other artists in the Broadmoor Art Experience on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 from 10am – 4pm. Please come to see David create new paintings, ask questions, and inquire about acquisitions.
David Ryden Painting, Oil on Canvas 12 X 12 (Interest categories: Oil on Canvas, Wildlife, Bird, Painting, Wildlife Art, Fine Art, Art Gallery, David Ryden Artist)
1. Clay – Chavant Le Beau Touche. Get the regular clay, not HM (high melt).
2. Clay warming devices, a metal bucket with a clamp on heat lamp or 100 W bulb works great.
3. Tie wire.
4. Aluminum foil.
5. Scissors.
6. Favorite sculpture tools.
7. Plank of wood (pine) approximately 8″ x 8″ x 2″.
Bring as many planks as you wish…the wood is used as the base for your sculpture.
8. Plumber’s pipe, 1/2″ threaded: Bring several different lengths…up to 10″…not PVC pipe.
Plumber’s pipe T joint.
Plumber’s pipe couplers.
Plumber’s pipe flange.
9. Screws and screwdriver to secure the flange to wood…this may be done before you arrive. (Place flange in the center of plank)
10. Wire cutters
11. Needle nose pliers
12. Rubber mallet.
13. Spatula
14. Measuring devices such as rulers, measuring tape, dividers, and calipers.
15. Because we concentrate on BIRDS IN FLIGHT, live models in the classroom are more distracting than useful. I will demonstrate the technique of constructing a cantilevered bird armature that can be used for many different bird species and will show you how to assemble shapes to capture the “gist” of the specific bird.
16. Bird field guides such as Peterson, Stokes, Golden, or Sibley. Sibley’s Guide to Birds (not Sibley’s Guide to Bird Life and Behavior) is best if bringing only one field guide. This popular book can usually be purchased at any bookstore.
17. Bring your laptop to the class if possible.
18. Bring your sketchbook.
1 Lake Circle Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
broadmoorgalleries.com
