My inspiration and passion for art come from a nostalgic and spiritual connection to the Southwest. Born in the town of Chama, New Mexico, my earliest memories of childhood were sewn within this small, rural community.

My technical and intellectual skills were honed by attending both the University of Utah and the College of Eastern Utah. While enrolled at these universities, I had the opportunity of developing different perspectives. My ability to create art is a very personal and self-explorative process.

My recent paintings explore my passion for abstract expressionism. The concept of painting raw emotion rather than illusion inspires me. I'm always searching for different ways to interpret and capture the world.

I have always had an impulse to create art. I inherited my sense of observation and reflection from my Mother. She along with my five brothers, have forever encouraged my creative and artistic aspirations. Starting at a very young age, I can remember my family being supportive of these aspirations.

Through the use of themes and subject matter that relate to my Hispanic and Native American roots, I strive to create a spiritual atmosphere within my paintings that reflect my love and appreciation for my place of origin-Northern New Mexico.

David has received much acclaim for his wonderful work. He has been featured at the Park City Arts Festival and in the Deseret News Annual Landscape Show. In 2004 he received an Award of Merit at the Springville Museum of Arts Annual Spring Salon. In 2005 his work was featured in the Springville Museum of Arts Annual Religious Show.

In 2006 the Salt Lake International Airport purchased three of David's abstrract pieces for their permanent collection (hanging in the 'A' terminal) and David was awarded "best of show" in the Park City Arts Festival.