David Covey, Art in Public Places
Saratoga Springs Visitor's Center
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
May 1st-31st, 2024
Artist Statement
I have been drawing as long as I can remember and started painting shortly thereafter. Drawing and painting take me to a different place. While I have a pencil or brush in my hand, I think of little else.
Recently I have been working on landscapes, but I have enjoyed drawing and painting wildlife, and have worked on still lifes. One of my favorite subjects is the human face, but I have not pursued that lately.
I have enjoyed taking art classes since I was very young. My parents indulged me with drawing and painting classes at the Albany Institute of History and Art. I was a Studio In Art student in High School and, after a long time off, I started oil painting classes as an adult.
I enjoy drawing, and recently started experimenting with colored pencil. I also recently began painting with water colors. I have painted with acrylic for several years, but my first passion is oil paint. My process now involves a sketch, a water color and then, finally, an oil painting.
I hope to continue drawing and painting as long as I can hold pencil and brush.
I hope you enjoy my work.