Artist Information:
Dave Reiter
Parker, CO
United States
Member Since: Sep 2008
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Artist Statement:
Every landscape oil painting
that Dave Reiter paints is a
reflection on life. According
to Dave, “I paint so that the
viewer is encouraged to
participate in the scene by
reflecting on all aspects of
life—what it is, what it
isn’t, what is should be, plus
a host of other thoughts about
life.” To achieve this, Dave
begins the process way before
any paint is mixed or any
brush hits the canvas. The
process begins with Dave going
out in nature with his camera
and capturing images that have
a strong sense of light and
dark tones, composition and
anything else that may be of
interest in the scene.
According to Dave, “If there
is an initial idea I see when
I take the photo, I will
record it. However, my main
interest is at this point in
the process is to capture the
image and the initial feelings
of what I want to eventually
communicate.” The second step
in the process is to go
through the photos and select
ones that speak about life.
Dave is looking for a life
principle, application, or
theme that will communicate
well in the final painting.
Dave says, “This is where ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Upcoming Events
* 4th Avenue Winter
Street Fair, Tucson, AZ (Dec.
12-14, 2008)
• 29th Annual Holiday Fair,
Arvada, CO Nov. 28-29, 2008
• Nicolaysen Art Show & Sale,
Casper, WY Nov. 6-8, 2008
• 13th Annual Artists of
Colorado State Exhibit,
Standing Sun Fine Art Gallery,
Denver, CO (juried by Doug ...
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Dave Reiter's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Dave Reiter's Portfolio.
Every landscape oil painting that Dave Reiter paints is a reflection on life. According to Dave, “I paint so that the viewer is encouraged to participate in the scene by reflecting on all aspects of life—what it is, what it isn’t, what is should be, plus a host of other thoughts about life.” To achieve this, Dave begins the process way before any paint is mixed or any brush hits the canvas. The process begins with Dave going out in nature with his camera and capturing images that have a strong sense of light and dark tones, composition and anything else that may be of interest in the scene. According to Dave, “If there is an initial idea I see when I take the photo, I will record it. However, my main interest is at this point in the process is to capture the image and the initial feelings of what I want to eventually communicate.” The second step in the process is to go through the photos and select ones that speak about life. Dave is looking for a life principle, application, or theme that will communicate well in the final painting. Dave says, “This is where ... |
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