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About Me Deviant Member David W. PetersonMale/United States Recent Activity
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I'm a self taught artist living in Alabama with my wife and daughter. I began to take my art seriously in 1995 working with clay, then metal and later began painting. I became disabled in '97, hit head-on by a Ford Explorer. I was on my bike and hit at 50mph, b4-&-Fter pics here - [link] Since the accident I've had much thought about what could have happened and count my many blessings. I've learned to be more appreciative every day that I almost didn't get to live.
In my art I like to do work that inspires people, to engage my creativity, to release the energy I feel leaving it in concrete form for others to ponder. I like to think, to solve problems, to make interesting things from simple objects.
My metal sculpture is whimsical and reflects my lighthearted nature. My paintings are more introspective and depict more of my raw emotions and deeper thoughts.
I also like to write, take pictures, play music, explore different facets of my creativity and life in general.
"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this:
A human creature born abnormally,
Inhumanely sensitive.
To him...
A touch is a blow,
A sound is a noise,
A misfortune is a tragedy,
A joy is an ecstasy,
A friend is a lover,
A lover is a god,
And failure
Is death.
Add to this cruelly delicate organism
The overpowering necessity to create, create, create
So that without the creating of music or poetry or books
Or buildings or something of meaning,
His very breath is cut off from him.
He must create
Must pour out creation.
By some strange, unknown, inward urgency
He is not really alive unless he is creating."

- Pearl Buck
  • Mood: Overwhelmed
  • Listening to: My inner child
  • Reading: Between the lines
  • Watching: Time tick by
  • Playing: Dead

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Abalama
  • Interests: Horseback Riding, Canoeing
  • Favourite movie: Tim Burton stuff
  • Favourite band or musician: Audioslave
  • Favourite genre of music: Rock
  • Favourite artist: Dali, VanGough, Munch
  • Favourite poet or writer: Poe, Frost, Einstein
  • Favourite photographer: Wegman
  • Favourite style of art: Surrealism, Abstract Expressionist
  • Favourite cartoon character: Jack Skelington
  • Personal Quote: If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer!
  • Tools of the Trade: Blowtorch, Welder, Plasma Cutter, B.F.H.s

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*bodyworkx Mar 23, 2012  Professional Photographer
Thanks for watching David!
grtz.

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:iconluanalani:
Thank you for adding me to your watch list. I really appreciate it :heart:

XOXO,
Luana

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*funkichkn Jan 4, 2012   General Artist
:tux: T :brushteeth: H :la: A :orange: N:stupidme:K :heart: S:squee: for :+fav:ing David!!!:glomp:

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*TonHaring Dec 15, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you for faving Pressure!:) [link]

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:icondazzlindave:
You're welcome, guess I recognized the sentiment... :)

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Mood: Wow! ~SaintAlbans Aug 28, 2011  Professional General Artist
Very cool work, David. I had to get off of the Linked in Thread as so many people were starting to get antsy about the politics...Say, how did you get that cool slide show presentation of your work on this page? Looks like you are pretty facile when it comes to computers, cameras, gadgets and gizmos. You can always email me if you want to talk...whisperindave@msn.com. Thanks for the compliments!

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:icondazzlindave:
Hi David, Thanks for your compliments. I guess I am pretty faceted, a mix of ADD and boredom I guess. The slide show is just a gif image I made with a bit of software a pos roommate ran off with when he left. It was Micrographix Webtricity, a set of different progs. I did this with Windows Draw and I use Picture publisher for image editing (it's like a right brained version of Photoshop, but not quite as versatile). There was also a 3d rendering prog that I never got into.
As for the Linked in Thread, I've been following it from the near beginning. It's had it's ups and downs and cat fights, but all in all it's been hugely informative. It's calmed again and I think you had some good views that contributed well. I think you'd be welcomed back as an asset.
Peace man!

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:iconstevemcclelland:
Thanks for favoring the reptiles on my pages.

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:iconstevemcclelland:
We are watching you! lol

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:icondazzlindave:
Watchin' you watchin' me! lol
Great pics man!

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