David Lindamood
Artist
The Blue Door Museum Store is proudly showcasing the work of David Lindamood. David's thoughts about his life as an artist and his work include:
Influences: narrative, figurative, expressionism, illustrative, metaphysical, cartooning and abstract
For me, Painting:
Is a celebration of the traditional methods and past discoveries. I paint pulling from the past. But, I very much want to create something new and current. In college, my favorite study was art history. To this day, I enjoy exploring the relationship between a painter and the connection his/her societal expectations. Mostly I create figuratively, because I like a narrative aspect and story telling.
The Process: I enjoy the tactile experience, unlike using digital and preset imagery - which I do, but more as a graphic/promotional task. I start with pencil. I might have a vague idea or theme as I sketch on the canvas (usually). Then I paint, (mostly) using Acrylic these days. It works best when I'm within a sort of trance between geometry and meditation. Most times the goal is an optical narrative, but I do like bouncing colors off one another just as much. As well, I do like painting a still life now and then, to keep my observational skills sharp.
Movement: I want each painting to have Movement, Life and Energy. I like moving into and out of the canvas space. For me it comes down to the basics, the visual experience and the story it tells.
Lastly: I tend to paint from my inner meditative state, very relaxing. I like to make sense out of chaos. This has a birthing experience, a new energy - in practice it is best when I am following the work, observing it emerge rather than pounding it into shape.