David Simons
David Simons is a self-taught artist of over 30 years from Tubac, Arizona. His unique and captivating oil paintings have made him one of the most notable artists in the Southwest, with collectors worldwide. Displaying a range of diverse subjects in his work, David brings his signature style to life with scenes from the southwest, seascapes, portraits, still life, and more. David also hosts workshops on oil painting and is a renowned artist not only by Arizona locals, but national publications such as Southwest Art, Art Talk Magazine, and Arizona Highways.
"Oil painting for me is a meditative experience -- essential to my well-being, and a necessary part of my life. Painting brings me great joy, and, I hope, uplifts the hearts of those who view my work.
I like to explore the subtle ways that light affects the subject. I also enjoy color, but the value relationships in a scene are what interest me most. I also like to emphasize the abstract nature of what surrounds us."
Awards
Signature member of the American Impressionist Society
Member of the Oil Painters Of America
Distinguished Artist Member of the Tucson Plein Air Painter's Society
Founding member of the Plein Air Painter's Society of Southern AZ
2009 Tubac Center of the Arts, Members Open - Award of Excellence
2008 Oil Painters of America National Exhibit - Award of Excellence
2004 "Artistic Creations of Our Southwest" - Best In Show
2004 Tucson Plein Air Painters Distinguished Artists Show
Notable Press
Southwest Art - August 2008
Art Talk Magazine - "Artists Worth Watching" - January 2007
Arizona Highways - Featured Artist - November 2006
The Tubac Villager - Cover Artwork and Feature - October 2006
Tucson Home Magazine - Spring 2005
The Connection - Cover Piece - April 2004
Shows
2011 Oil Painters of America Western Regional Juried Exhibit- Juried entry
2011 America Impressionist Society 12th national juried Exhibit - Juried entry
2011 Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibit - juried entry
2009 Members Open ,Tubac Center of the Arts, Award of Excellance
2009 Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition - juried entry
2008 Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibit - Award of Excellance
2008 Oil Painters of America Western Regional - juried entry
2008 American Impressionist Society National Show - juried entry
2008 The Best and Brightest - Scottsdale School of Fine Art - Juried entry
2008 Tucson Plein Air Painters - Art Institute ,AZ. Desert Museum - Juried entry
2008 Tucson Plein Air Painters Members Show - juried entry
2008 Little Treasures Show - Tubac Center of the Arts - selected for auction
2007 Little Treasures Show - Tubac Center of the Arts - selected for auction
2006 Nomades del Arte - Sage Gallery New Mexico - by invitation
2005 Salon d' Arts - Jeune Salon - Colorado - by invitatation
2004 Tucson Plein Air Painters Distuinguished Artists Show
Karin Newby Gallery, Tubac, AZ - Second Place
2004 "artisitic Creations of Our Southwest" Green Valley,AZ. - Best in Show
2003 "True Colors" Tubac Center of the Arts,Tubac Az. - Award of Excellence
2003 Tucson Plein Air Painters Members Show - 2nd Place
2003 Memeber's Juried Exhibit, Tubac Center of the Arts - People's Choice Award
2002 " A Brush with Excellence" Tubac Center of the Arts - 2nd Place
1995 Western Federation of Water Color Society National Show - work chosen for
a one year tour across the United Sates
1995 Arizona Aqueous VIII - juried entry
1995 Members Show -hilltop Gallery - 1st Place
1995 Member's Show, Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac, AZ. - Best in Show
1994 Solo Show - Canoa Hills Social Center, Green Valley, Az.
1993 Member's Show - Hilltop Gallery - Third Place
1993 Arizona Watercolor Association - Spring Show, Sedona, AZ. Best in Show