These paintings are on Mexican beer six pack boxes, mounted on board, using oil paint and dry wax. I had the idea after drinking a few Dos Equis with friends after a surf.

To finish them off going to put a layer of surfboard resin on top and sand them smooth so they have a finish similar to that of a gloss coat on a surfboard. The one on the left has the resin coat just before I finish sand and buff it smooth. I’ll have the pics up soon!

I like to paint on board so I had Denis Lusier at Artfriendly build a few panels, the stretchers are 2” wide and the canvas is 23"x23”.

23” x 23” mixed-media including wax medium, oil paint, and graphite on wood frame.

Encaustic and oil paint on board

“Winter Surf” one of new series using mixed-media, encaustic bees wax, oil paint, and original photo transfers. I’m finding that I like the layering effects you can get from the encaustic, In my latest paintings I’ve been using an image transfer technique as well. In this painting I “cut and pasted” the local marine weather forecast from a weather website and transfered into a waxed layer, also transfered one of my photos of a wave that I use for a base and is actually layered over with oil paint and encaustic, but creates a good starting point for the painting.

David Gonville

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA in 1970

Bio:

Being born and raised by a family of artists in Rhode Island, my paths have always led me to art and the ocean.  I began my college career as a Marine Affairs major at the University of Rhode Island, focusing on the study of coastal and marine management, fisheries law and management, maritime transportation and ports, and domestic and international ocean law and policy. My studies also examined a variety of basic ocean and coastal uses and the social, political, legal, economic, and ecological frameworks in which they take place and in the context of broader societal concerns and values.  It was in my marine cartography class that I first used the internet.  From that moment I decided to transfer to UMass Dartmouth to pursue my interest in technology and combine it with my appreciation for design.

Under the tutelage of some renowned design professionals, I was able to study the process of visual communication in a context of message, audience, environment, and technology. I learned how to approach research and analysis of content as part of the design process, and learned to develop graphic translations (symbols, books, posters, interactive media) based on that research and analysis. In addition, I explored classical and contemporary issues of typography and became practiced in diverse media, including letterform design, information design, book and periodical design, letterpress printing, painting, printmaking, and web development.

After graduating from UMass Dartmouth (Cum Laude), I worked for several years as a designer/developer for an internet startup company and later as a designer at a large design firm in Providence (RDW).  When I got tired of working for The Man, I started my own freelance company for a few years before merging with fellow artist (and wife) Maeve Donohue to create our current design/development studio - Nami Studios.  Finally, during the past year, I have found time to dedicate to my true artistic passion - painting.  In my latest series, The Hinterland, I combine various mediums and imagery from the internet, my camera, and memory to capture the patterns of surf in this often hostile, yet ultimately zen New England environment. 

Education:

1991-1994 : University of Rhode Island : Marine Affairs
1995-1998 UMass Dartmouth : Cum Laude - Graphic Design

Exhibitions:

Current:
Yes Gallery - Anniversary Show

Past:
2009 :
Bristol Art Museum:  Microworks
Bristol Art Museum: Invitational

2008 :
Imago Gallery - Traces (Featured Artist)
Imago Gallery - Group Show
Yes Gallery - Love Sick / Sea Sick (Featured Artist)

“Winter Surf” one of new series using mixed-media, encaustic bees wax, oil paint, and original photo transfers.

This photo was captured before a surf session on Valentines Day in Rhode Island, I later digitally combined elements from one of my paintings.