The soft shimmering light from a kerosene lantern casting deep shadows that danced along the log walls of our cabin…
The reflection in a puddle after a fallen rain…
The beautiful array of colors in a mountain sunset…
“This is the art that I saw as a boy living in the high meadows in Idaho. I want to share this beauty with whoever might look upon my paintings. To brighten just one persons’s day with a form of art – that is why I paint. Over the last sixty years, I have created hundreds of paintings, with each new creation being as exciting as the last. I love having the opportunity to take a small portion of what surrounds us every day and putting it on canvas for you to enjoy!”
~ David Partridge
My Story
David Partridge was born in Spokane, Washington but lived most of his childhood in Idaho. His love and interest in art began in the fourth grade, when he did a painting in water colors of a buffalo, which was framed and displayed in the trophy case for a year. David then began using art in all his grade school and high school classes.
When David joined the Navy in 1963, his interest in oil painting was born. While serving two six month tours in Naples, Italy, he learned oil painting techniques from Italian artists and this opened up a whole new avenue of art. David is mostly a self- taught artist. He creates the majority of his work from photos and slides he has taken. He prefers working in oil and his favorite subjects are local landscapes and wildlife. Even after 60 years of painting, David still loves the challenge of creating a piece of artwork that will hold your thoughts, memories, and dreams. David’s interests and art techniques also extend to wood carving, leather art and tooling, welding metal art sculptures, building covered wagons of the 1800-1900 era, including a doctor’s buggy, and restoring model T cars from 1926-1927. David’s art has been exhibited in several Northwest galleries.
He has sold many pieces of art to Boise Cascade, where he was a Journeyman Millwright for 33 years. Much of David’s artwork is privately held by individuals and businesses throughout the country.
Next Steps…
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