David Kapszukiewicz
Artist Statement
My goal is to share a glimpse of the world as I see it, using light and shadow to capture the essence of my subject. My paintings are driven by value and composition with color sometimes taking a back seat. My best efforts are always exciting, challenging and a bit scary for me…and rarely easy. –David Kapszukiewicz
History
After 40 years of working in the private sector as a graphic designer, David naturally brings a strong sense of composition to his work. After retirement, he attended the Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art. He currently lives just north of Tomahawk, WI on peaceful Clear Lake with his life partner and muse, Mary K La Haie. He holds a BA in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.
He has worked with many established artists including Craig Blietz, John MacDonald, Mark Hanson, Scott Tallman Powers, Frank LaLumia, Mary Pettis, Ned Mueller, Ken DeWaard, Bonnita Budsyz and Mike Capser.
David is influenced by the work of John Singer Sargent, Andres Zorn, Joaquín Sorolla, George Inness, J. M. W. Turner, Andrew Wyeth, N. C. Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Leonardo Da Vinci as well as many Russian artists.
His art has been displayed at many shows including Birds in Art exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI and the 2015 Oil Painters of America (OPA) National Exhibition held in St. Augustine, FL.
His Artist-in-Residencies include Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Isle Royale National Park, and Porcupine Mountain State Park.
