I am a writer and artist. I work in a variety of mediums, including acrylic on canvas, and ink on paper. I’ve been making art since about age fifteen. I also represented the state of Washington at the National Chicken Cooking Contest.
Recently I had paintings at the Yuan Ru gallery, featuring this year’s zodiac animal, the dragon (2024).
David was featured April 4th on New Day Northwest, KING5-TV, Western Washington’s morning talk show, speaking about razor clams; watch the video here.
Book Origin:
I went razor clamming on a whim many decades ago. I only found one clam, but it was challenging and fun morning at the ocean beach, and the experience ultimately inspired me to write a book, Razor Clams: Buried Treasure of the Pacific Northwest. It describes a phenomenon unique to the great Northwest. By the way, help make the razor clam the state clam; it well deserves the honor!
About David:
I worked at The Seattle Times as visual arts critic. Later I was contributing editor for Reflex and Aorta art magazines. Back in the day I was director/founder of The Emergency Comedy Team, a radio theater group that performed at local theaters and festivals, and had pieces aired on National Public Radio (NPR). Lately, I’ve been making art, and writing books and haiku poetry. I also give presentations on the razor clamming phenomenon as well as art of the Silk Road. Don’t hesitate to be in touch. Thanks.