David Slonim (b. 1966) paints oils and pastels based on observation and memory of everyday subjects, often exploring the line between representation and abstraction. He draws inspiration from a wide variety of masters, including Cezanne, Diebenkorn, Wyeth, Degas, and Levitan.
He earned a bachelor's degree in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design (BFA 1988).
For ten years he created images for clients like Reader's Digest, IBM, UPS, Tony's Frozen Pizza, and T.G.I.Fridays. Between freelance illustration jobs, he began to paint in oils, turning to fine art full time in 1998.
David also writes and illustrates children's books, which are available at online and traditional booksellers.
Visit his children's book web site at davidslonim.com.
Selected Exhibitions, honors and Shows
Purchase Award, Indiana Heritage Arts Permanent Collection 2009
Best of Show, Open Space: Art About the Land,Minnestrista Center, Muncie, IN 2007
C. Robert Farlow Memorial Award,Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN 2009
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniel's 2nd Inaugural Commemorative Poster, 2009 Indiana Green
C.M. Russell Auction, C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT 2005-2009
Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena, MT 2004-2007
Great American Artists, Cincinnati, OH 2001-2005
Whistle Pik Christmas Miniatures 2002-2008
Masters in Miniature, CM Russell Museum 2007-2008
Solo Show, New Paintngs, Gordy Fine Art, Muncie, IN
Richmond Art Museum Pastel Show, Richmond, IN 2008
Gateway to the West, Bozeman, MT 2007
Richmond Art Museum Annual Exhibition, Richmond, IN 2007
"Christmas Miniatures", Solo Private Show, Muncie, IN 2007
"Coming Home", Solo Private Show, Anderson, IN 2007
Three Man Show: Pinon Fine Art, Littleton, CO 2007
Awarding Pictures: The Art of Children's Illustration Naples, FL 2007
Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN 2002-2007
Rising Stars, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg, AZ 2002
Solo Show, Meyers Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ 2006
Solo Show, Overland Gallery, Scottsdale AZ 2001
Two Man Show, Overland GalleryScottsdale, AZ 1999-2000
Museum Collections
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, IN
The Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, OH
Corporate Collections
The West Foundation, Indianapolis, IN
Bingham, McHale & Associates, Indianapolis, IN
Community Bank Shares, Denver, CO
Toledo Public Library, Toledo, OH
Feature Articles
US Art
SouthwestArt
Indianapolis Monthly
Indianapolis Star
Anderson Herald Bulletin
Selected Children's Book Honors
Flicker Tale Award, North Dakota Library Association 2009
NY Times Top Ten Children's Books of the Year
Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibiton
National Jewish Book Awards Gold
Communication Arts Annual of American Illustration
Workshops
Naples Art Association, Naples, FL 2008, 2009
David Slonim Studio, Anderson, IN 2006-2007, 2008-2009
Scottsdale Artist School, Scottsdale, AZ 2004
New Harmony Workshop, New Harmony, IN 2003, 2004
"Lord, all that we have accomplished, You have done for us."
(Isaiah 26:12)
Studio visits by appointment. Call the studio at 765-609-7745.
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