The colors of this piece was specifically chosen for a couple of reasons. One, I enjoy painting with these colors in the winter because it always brings a warmth to a room in the cold season. The browns, reds and gold mixtures are the primary colors here however there are under tones of blue and greens that darken parts of the canvas that cannot be seen. Mostly at the bottom of the painting to create a sense of gravity or heaviness. The second reason for these colors is that I used the color scheme of my friends, Daniel and Paula's home to create something they would enjoy. I assisted them in hanging the painting and it has been well received. It fills a large room with the outstretched arms and warmth that both of them have.
Getting to know both of them over a few weeks it was obvious the feeling that they have together. All of these elements combined inspired the painting that you see on the left.
Daniel's Testimonial:
There was one of the most interesting people I had the pleasure of meeting and his name was quite easy to remember, being as it is the same as my twin brother. I quickly found myself spending much of my free time discussing subjects that were of interest to both of us and was blown away not only by his art, but by his ability to translate other's feelings to vivid stories on canvas. There are a few series that connect with both my wife and I, and Dave created exactly what we wanted, but didn't know we wanted. We quickly added a few to our rather blank walls in our home, even though the paint wasn't always dry on some. They have brightened not only our home, but our hearts as well, as they embody our feelings for one another and give us a window to see our friend David when ever we wish. Thank you, David, for the wonderful pieces that grace our home.
