David Charles Schulze

Artist Statement

Following my first painting lesson in the summer of 2004, I was immediately aware that there could be no more fulfilling way for me to express my creative energy than by making paintings. Since then, I have studied painting and drawing with highly respected artists in Dallas and northern New Mexico. The work and writings of American masters of landscape painting, including John Carlson, Edgar Payne, and Richard Schmid, have been a great inspiration to me. A lifetime of creative experience in other mediums, including textiles and wood, informs my current creative expression.

Most often, I choose subjects for my paintings that have a personal connection because I believe that they add an element of authenticity to my work I enjoy painting subjects from life outdoors, en plein air, as often as possible. When I am not able to paint a subject from direct observation, I work from my own studies, sketches, or photographs. Color harmony is important to me and I enjoy the challenge of working with a limited palate and mixing my own colors.

Patterns of light and shadow are of great interest to me and they play a vital role in my work. Composition is another important aspect of my work. While the classical norms of composition inform, they do not control the placement of elements in my paintings. The physical act of placing paint on canvas with a brush is one of the most immediate and tactile joys of making a painting. Brush strokes that are visible in a finished work add interest and help provide the viewer clues about how the painting was created.

My work is consistently included and featured in local, regional and national juried exhibits. I am a member of the Outdoor Painters Society, and have been designated a Signature Member of the Texas Visual Arts Association.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UT Austin and a law degree from Baylor. As a practicing public sector attorney in Dallas, I believe in the value of community service and am a member of the Leadership Dallas class of 2005. I currently serve on the Steering Committee of EASL, the Emergency Artist Support League, a local fund that makes grants to artists in need. I have previously served on the Board of Directors of Big Thought, a nationally recognized creative learning organization that strives to make imagination a part of everyday learning, and on the Board of Directors of DIFFA.

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