David Holmes

Born in Massachusetts, raised in New Hampshire. I always loved art and drew from an early age. After attending RISD and graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design, I embarked on an 18 year career as an Art and Creative Director. In 2002, I decided to shift gears and try my hand as a full-time painter. I am happy to report that things are progressing nicely thus far. My work has been well received and I'm optimistic about the future potential.My genre is Photorealism. I take pictures, then spend several months replicating the image in oil, acrylic or graphite. The process is demanding yet rewarding. The end product is photo-based but completely hand-rendered. It is an exercise in craftsmanship that harkens back to an earlier time, when artists were respected for their ability to draw and create beautiful representations of the natural world.

Rhode Island School of Design: BFA 1984
Taking the Leap, a Practicum for Artists: 2003

U.S. Ambassador's Residence, Sarajevo Yugoslavia
(US State Department "Art in Embassies" program, 2011-2013)

International Art Expo/Larry Evans Gallery, San Francisco CA, 2003, 2004