Artist Statement
This is an oil painting of a field of poppies at twilight. I first painted the background in loose brushstrokes then added more detailed renditions of the poppies.
Biography
Peoria artist David Gregory is a representational painter working in watercolors and oils. Born in Canton, Illinois, David studied architecture, painting, and printmaking at the University of Illinois. He has created over 4,500 paintings, most of which hang in public and private collections throughout the USA and abroad. Most of David’s painting is done in his Peoria studio, but he also enjoys traveling in search of new inspiration. He finds watercolors ideal for painting on location and then develops these studies into finished paintings in his studio.
David is a signature member of both the Hawaii Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. His work has been juried into numerous national and international exhibitions.