David Lamp

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I am largely a self-taught artist, sketching from early childhood. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and spent my first 30 years there. Since then I have been very nomadic, living in Sweden, Norway, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, back to Florida many times, and now in Washington. Along the way I have visited over twenty five countries and have been inspired by all the sights and wonders each had to offer. Visiting major museums and cathedrals throughout Europe has certainly been a great source of inspiration. Like most artisans my day to day inspiration comes from the world around me and random ideas that come to mind.

My career as a Kitchen and Bath Designer and Woodworker has allowed me to incorporate my love for art and allows me to create innovative and artistic projects. As a designer, I enjoy creating a new way of seeing things that others may not. As a woodworker, I'm constantly inventing and combining a host of materials and applications to construct something unique. My art is where these two identities merge.

I consider myself a painter, mixed media artist, ceramic sculptor, and woodworker. Transforming the ordinary ...