David

Stickel

Known for my representational watercolors of reflections, especially windows that portray life stories and a sense of mystery–inside and outside, I’m fascinated by complex compositions. I love to create paintings few artists would even consider because of their overwhelming detail. Because of their confusing imagery and complexity, I’ve referred to some compositions as “headaches,” but I truly love laboring over the detail! In fact, a man viewing one of my works at an American Watercolor Society Exhibition was overwhelmed by the amount of detail and commented to me: “I’ll tell ya’ one thing. Whoever painted this needs therapy!” He was serious! I asked him why he thought that and he replied, “Come on! Anyone who’d take the time to paint all that detail clearly needs counseling.” Moments later he was embarrassed to learn that I was the artist! From my point of view, the detail is therapy! I hold signature member status with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society, Watercolor Honor Society, Southern Watercolor, and Watercolor Society of NC (Master Status). My work has been published in 16 editions of “Splash” and featured in numerous national/international watercolor magazines. My work has been selected for exhibitions in Canada, China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Russia, and Taiwan and is cherished in private collections around the world. For more information and a closer look at my work, visit my website. My parents and teachers observed my natural ability to draw and paint from a young age and encouraged me to work hard to cultivate this gift from God. People sometimes struggle to reconcile my 6’9” height with such intricate detail. But that height enabled me to earn a BA in Art from UNC-Asheville while on a basketball scholarship! Living in NC and Africa, plus travel in China, Europe and throughout the US, inspire my work. However, I agree with Andrew Wyeth, who once commented that there was enough subject matter in his own backyard to paint over several lifetimes.

Watercolor/Gouache

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