David W. Jackson is multi-talented and proficient in several art mediums. A native of Ogden, Utah, David’s interest in art began at an early age and he has been working as a professional artist for over thirty years. He received a bachelor of science degree from Weber State University and a master of fine arts degree through Utah State University. He taught high school art for 27 years, retiring in the spring of 2000 to devote more time to his art.
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Statement on Surrealism
For me surrealism is painting the landscapes of the mind. I do my best to be open to the collective, allowing the viewer to connect with the paintings giving the paintings their purpose. I try to keep personal intent out of the work, praying for each painting to have its own life and journey, to become unique with its own message for the individual looking. With each painting created I do however want it to surpass the last one finished, following my philosophy that today can be the best day ever if we can simply get out of our way and let it happen naturally. I like to think I’m getting better at representing everything and everyone.
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The ARTISTRY OF EXPRESSION
June 24 - 26, 2011
Summer EASE (Expressive Arts Soul Experience) in the Ogden Valley Connect with your inner essence. Be the artist of your own life masterpiece.
Forrest Yoga - Painting - Meditation - Writing - Visioning
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Spring EASE (Expressive Arts Soul Experience) in Anchorage, Alaska - Saturday, April 24, 2011
Call Kris for details 907.529.8888
Expressive creation is a divine process; a powerful and expanding mechanism to connect fully to the true essence of who we are and what we are here to do.
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April 30, 2011 Book Launch Party - Join us in San Diego, CA
Living Proof - Celebrating the gifts that came wrapped in sandpaper by Lisa Nichols, with Kris Wilkerson & 38 Extraordinary Champions
Intro by Lisa Nichols: Our lives are living proof of the human spirit. We are all examples of the choice to stand, no matter what, to lead, no matter what, to believe, no matter what. We demonstrate the resiliency of humankind every day when we choose to get back up, when we choose to love again, when we choose to trust again, to believe again, to forgive ourselves again. And it is in these supreme acts of faith that we become the living proof of what is possible.
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Relationship exists between our surroundings and our state of well-being. Our living and working spaces are a direct reflection of the things in our lives that are working and the things that are not. They are a signature of who we are and what is important to us. Creating signature elevated spaces using the principles and psychology of design – energy flow - color – lines – texture – light - art allow us to elevate our lives. Surround yourself with intention. I can help you create space that truly exemplifies the aspects of quality of life important to you.
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