David Heatwole

As an 11th-generation artisan living in the outskirts of Cleveland, I create artwork that ranges from purely surreal to deeply symbolic. My work often explores themes of energy and synergy, expressed through abstract compositions. However, my greatest passion lies in autobiographical pieces—art that captures my personal journey and unique experiences in this fascinating world. Life is strange, yet a more significant creator built it all and wants people to flourish as nature would without humans. Because of this, most of my work is two-dimensional modern fine art that contemplates ebb and flow, the movement and transformation of an energy world, and the interrelated paths of all things visible and unseen. I often write about communicating with the divine and with humanity. I must demonstrate that the arts are more than amusement and aesthetics. I think arts deserve the same position as "government" and more social power than sports. It will be my greatest artistic success if I can do this, but society will decide whether I can start this part of my art-making quest. I will try to show this goal in various pieces. Art pushes me outside my comfort zone.

I have an associates degree in Commercial art with a focus on illustration.

Solo Exhibitions:

2018 “Paintings by David Heatwole” – a solo show at Berkeley Art Works, Martinsburg, Wv.
2015 “Much ado about Synergy” – a solo show at Spin the Bottle Wine Company, Frederick, Md.
2014 “Creative Energy” – a solo show at The Fine Arts Company, Hagerstown, Md.
2012 “The Art of David Heatwole” – a solo exhibition at Museum of the Shenandoah Vallery, Winchester. Va.
2010 “Heatwole’s Creativity” – a solo exhibition Red Brick Gallery, Martinsburg W.Va.
2007 “Prayers in Paint” – a solo exhibition Contemporary Art School and Gallery, Hagerstown, Md.
2006 “Energy Art Explosion” – a solo exhibition, Mountain State University, Martinsburg, W.Va.
2003 “3 Names 1 Voice - The Art of David Heatwole” – solo exhibit, The Artists’ Gallery, Frederick, Md.
1992 “Stone, Water and Schizothemic Surrealism” – solo exhibition Shenandoah Valley Arts Center, Waynesboro, Va.
“Stone, Water and Schizothemic Surrealism” – solo exhibition Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va.

Group Exhibitions (partial list):

2024 “Galex 58 National Competition & Exhibition” – Galesburg Community Arts Center, Galesburg, IL
“53rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition” – Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
2021 Two man show with Virginia artist Dav...