David W. Jackson is multi-talented and proficient in several art mediums. Although he is well known for his accurate depiction of wildlife and western landscapes, David’s work is very diverse and includes a wide variety of subjects and locations. His richly colored impressionistic style has afforded him the opportunity of showing his work in private collections and shows throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
David’s welcoming smile and positive attitude is very familiar to anyone who has attended the Celebration of Fine Art. His work has been exhibited with the Celebration of Fine Art since 1994. His list of collectors is long and continually growing!
A native of Ogden, Utah, David’s interest in art began at an early age. He received a Bachelor of Science degree at Weber State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree through Utah State University. 
After teaching high school art for 27 years, he retired to pursue his passion full time to create his own artwork. He is a strong supporter of numerous wildlife and charitable organizations and for many years has served as a board member for the Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden.
David is always striving for excellence. He loves new challenges and opportunities which provide him with creative resources. His home and studio are located in the beautiful surroundings of Mountain Green, Utah where it is not unusual for him to see a Moose walking by out the window. When he is not painting or sculpting, he is enjoying his family and the great outdoors.
Be sure to stop by his studio at the Celebration of Fine Art and see what’s new for 2010.
On January 16, 2010 we will open the doors for our 20th Anniversary Celebration of Fine Art! Everyone – from the “office gals” to the “set up guys” and ALL of the artists can hardly wait for the doors to open. It is always exciting to take the first walk around to see all of the artwork in the artists studios and to see the collectors back each year.
We’ll be celebrating the entire season from January 16 through March 28, 2010, everyday from 10 am to 6 pm under the “big white tents” on Scottsdale Rd, just south of the Loop 101. Please click on “The Event” tab above to read more and for travel information. And, enjoy a sneak peek at the art by clicking on the “Meet the Artists” tab.
We look forward to having you join us for the best year ever!! See you soon!
We are counting the days now until we open for our 20th Anniversary Celebration of Fine Art! In just over three months we will open our doors and welcome our fabulous art lovers for what promises to be one of our finest collection of artists ever! Jake and I have recently had the pleasure of gathering with some of our artists here in Arizona and another group up in Utah. They are all excited to share their new and best works with you in 2010. We invite you to take a few moments to view the Meet the Artists’ Slide Show to get a sneak preview of what you’ll see when you join us in 2010.
Edward Hopper House on Cape Cod
We also recently had the opportunity to visit Cape Cod and spend a day at the summer home of famed American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967). We were the guests of some of our wonderful Celebration collectors who own this simple and serene property nestled on the dunes above the East side of Cape Cod overlooking the ocean. The signature of this house is it’s 14 x 7 foot window (shown above) that offers awe-inspiring views of the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean that wraps around Cape Cod. This amazing experience was shared with two of our artists, father and son – Kirk and James Randle. We were joined by a photographer from American Art Collector. This story will be feautured in the January 2010 issue of the American Art Collector magazine. And, new works of art by Kirk Randle and James Randle from this experience will be revealed at the 2010 Celebration of Fine Art.
Again, we are counting the days until we will celebrate 20 years of bringing art lovers and artists together under our big white tent! See you soon!
Susan and Jake
Sylvie by Daphne Keskinis
Daphné was born in Paris, France. Her whole family is involved in the history of art. Her heritage comes from afar. Her grandfather was an official portrait artist for presidents, kings and director of “ecole des Beaux Arts”. His work is represented in numerous museums. Her mother was a traditional watercolor artist. At the age of 21, Daphne’ moved to New York to show her artwork in an exclusive gallery.
Daphné started with oils and pastels, but for over 40 years has been enraptured by the medium of enamel. She studied with an old master, “Maitre Corlin”, who was a friend of Picassco and Braque. She currently works with oils and enamels from her Studio Gallery in Carefree, Arizona and in South France. In the inspiration of the new and old world, her subjects are versatile, bringing a force and excitement in panorama of both continents.
Enameling is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to metal or glass by firing. The powder melts, flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. Applied enamel pottery and stone objects date back to the ancient Egyptians. The French invented the technique of “painting” with a special enamel called “blanc de Limoges” over a dark enameled surface to form a detailed picture, often human figure. Limoges enamel, made in Limoges, France is the most famous European centre of vitreous enamel production.
When Daphné paints the fused powdered glass to copper, she creates ancient gardens, views of restaurants and cafes, chefs, religious images, and gorgeous bouquets. In the past few years, she has been creating contemporary paneled wall hangings where the flowing colors create emotional movement. Her enameled fabulous faces seem to speak to you as if they are someone you know.
Daphné has been oil and enamel painting at the Celebration of Fine Art since 1993. To see if one of her faces speak to you or to learn more about enamel painting, visit her studio at the Celebration January 16 through March 29, 2010.
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