Art, art history, ancient history, reading, writing, drawing, hiking, walking, working out(when I can), landscaping, mountains, beaches, my family, graphic design, web site design.
Music
Mark Schultz, Michael W. Smith, 4Him, Jars of Clay, and most contemporary Christian groups.
Bread, The Eagles, the Bee Gees (pre-disco), Harry Connick, Jr., and most of the stuff in the 60's, 70's then it varies to almost none in the 80's!
Movies
310 to Yuma (2007 version), Lord of The Rings, Chronicles of Nardia, X-Men Series, Kingdom of Heaven, 300, Harry Potter Series, Classic Horror Movies such as Vincent Price, and most epic movies
Television
Law and Order, Cold Case, House, Grey's Anatomy, Amazing Race, Survivor, Without a Trace, Heroes, How I Meet Your Mother.... and my all time favorite..... MacGyver!
Books
Pencil Drawings - A look inside the art of David J. Vanderpool is now available!!!
AND NOW IN PAPERBACK:
Heroes
Real People: Christ, David and Jonathan (from the Bible), Our American Soldiers and Sailors service at home and away, .
Fantasy: Wolverine, Superman and Calvin (Calvin and Hobbs), MacGyver,
The Bakersfield Californian Bakersfield, California US Graphic Artist Marketing
1998-Present
David J. Vanderpool My first book on pencil drawings is now available in paperback at http://lnk.ms/08bFj Be among the first to order your copy today before it goes global in 6-8 w view more
About me: I am a professional artist interested in meeting other creative artists and models who can network together to offer each other ways to advance in their goals and careers. And if nothing else, at least have some fun getting to know one another.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, I learned at an early age that drawing was a great way to 'escape' the world around you. Later in my late teens I discovered it could bring in extra cash, too! Cool!
My style in drawing has changed through the years, as a result of always trying to improve from the last attempt. Much like life in general, if you don't learn from your mistakes you can't move on and do better.
Currently I have several drawings on display in art galleries throughout the USA. One drawing in New York City, four drawings at an art gallery just north of San Francisco, and a few closer to home in Bakersfield, California.
My drawings have sold through the last several decades and can be found throughout much of The United States, England, The Netherlands, Australia, Russia, and others. Much as a result of my website but more so though word-of-mouth.
Check out my work at http://www.paper2pencil.com where you can see samples of my work that isn't posted here. Sorry, MySpace limited some of my work ...... go figure! :)
As a result of several artists this past year or so asking how do I draw so realistically and get the results to do, I am completed a book, showing the stages it takes to get a drawing done (without looking like a "How-To" book) and currently have two publishers reviewing the manuscript. Several of the models I have worked with in the past, as well as a few new ones have allowed me to create special drawings for this book and in exchange they were given/offered the original drawing of them.
ALSO NEW, is the opportunity for you to purchase prints of several of my drawings! Check the listing out by clicking the three images below. If you dont see a drawing listed that you are interested in let me know and if I have the rights to sell it I'll post it there.
Artist: David J. Vanderpool
Website: http://sbcglobalpwp.att.net/p/a/paper2pencil/
Website Prints: http://paper2pencil.redbubble.com/
email: paper2pencil@sbcglobal.net
Yahoo IM: paper2pencil_vanderpool
Who I'd like to meet: I would like to meet other artists, gallery owners, models to work with and people at a creative level. Networking is the key in the art world. You are nothing if you don't know the right doors to break down!
As for those in the Who's Who of the World? Let's just say, if you are linked on my MySpace, I wouldn't mind meeting you, if we haven't already. And if we have meet and you're still here.... feel lucky! LOL
Hey David! Just published the newest article on CLASSIC MOVIES DIGEST. My Darling Clementine: An American Classic A wonderful western. http://classicmoviesdigest.blogspot.com/ Check it if you get a chance!
LOL!..you're right, those were my roots of humble beginnings,...but should I?
The issue thought process with me is that I don't want to follow what I've already done in the past or repeat what has already been done. I always want to reinvent myself and don't look back... It's great to see other artists like yourself to continue to love art. I do have the passion to continue classical traditional oil paintings with female subjects. It's the only form art that rings true to me...
David, I just added more drawings to my drawings folder, using the advice you gave me about using different pencils. Please take a look when you get a chance. Thanks!
Hello David! Just a quick "Howdy!" from the middle of America (they call it "The Heartland") and wishing you and your family health, blessings and a wonderful weekend. I'm seriously loving the new art you've been sharing. You are, az alwayz, absolutely amazing! U R truly one of the rare and gifted ones sir. Take care! //Lee//
David -- I wish you and your family (especially your son) a very safe and joyful 2009. AND...and abso-freakin-lutely AWESOME New Year! Take care. // Lee //
Happy Thanks Giving man!! Cant wait to get your book. You know I cant afford to go to school and everything I have learned has come by friends and practice. I am looking for something that will help take it to a new level.
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful most of all for friends like you who love the Lord, speak the truth in love and for coming into my life. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your familiy David. God is going to do greath things in you and throuh you. Keep using your talents for Him and He will take you places you never dreamed.
"O give Thanks unto the Lord: for He is good; and his Mercy endureth for ever" - I chronicles 16:34.
