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The Art of
David Heatwole
(ie. David Johnson aka D.J.Priest)
Artist’s Bio:
The career of David Frederick Heatwole as an artist may have begun 238 years ago wh...
The Art of
David Heatwole
(ie. David Johnson aka D.J.Priest)
Artist’s Bio:
The career of David Frederick Heatwole as an artist may have begun 238 years ago when his ancestors arrived in the Shenandoah Valley from Germany. The immigrant Heatwoles were craftsmen and storytellers, and today at the age of 34, as an 11th generation artist, David Heatwole lives and works in the shadows of Washington D.C. His father, a renowned sculptor of science fiction and fantasy folklore, fostered Heatwole’s artistic pursuits, and his mother’s carefree humor encouraged him to continually peruse the purity of discovery.
During his early years as an artist, Heatwole’s work consisted primarily of drawings that were very detailed and laborious to complete; each piece told an elaborate story within its meticulous lines. His education in commercial art and illustration allowed him to continue telling stories and working with mediums within his comfort zone – pencil, charcoal and pastels, but it did not thrust him into his realm of timidity – painting.
It was not until he experienced one of his life’s biggest challenges in 1996 that Heatwole found the impetus to delve into a completely new artistic style. During this time of transition, it was as if he’d found his dormant voice. In a whirlwind of creativity, he turned anything he could get his hands on to in to art. His new work was prolific and more contemporary, in the style of automatic surrealism. It had an instant appeal and sold quickly. Acknowledging his new abilities, Heatwole took the pseudonym, David Johnson, to reflect the vibrant energy displayed in this new work.
Heatwole’s artistic career hit another turn in development when Heatwole experienced a spiritual evolution that caused him to re-think his reasons for creating art. It became clear to him that the work of David Johnson was now insufficient – it needed depth. His mission became to create art for a purpose, rather than merely for the sake of creation. Using the techniques amassed while creating under the name David Johnson, Heatwole’s work matured, now illustrating eternity and synergy. Heatwole had come full circle, again telling a story. Armed now with talent, skill and maturity, Heatwole took a pseudonym for David Johnson, and began to produce work as D.J. Priest.
The majority of D.J. Priest’s work is in two styles - pop iconography and three-dimensional paintings. With the use of 3/D glasses, these 2-dimensional images painted on canvas seemingly become 3-dimensional – with the canvas disappearing, and atmosphere taking its place. The illusion transcends the traditional experience of viewing art. These inventive images by Priest challenge the mind to go beyond what is immediately seen…to look at a different dimension of reality. While art often inspires thought about the piece’s meaning or symbolism, Priest’s most popular works to date inspire people to become part of the work – and to think creatively and in innovative ways.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
1. Founder and President of Transcendental Arts Council (TAC) located in Virginia
2. Founder and Editor-in-chief of The Main ARTery the premiere arts publication for the Quad-State region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia
3. Board Member of Arts Advocacy West Virginia
4. Advisor for the Contemporary Art School and Gallery (MD)
FEATURE ARTICLES:
2007 (Fall) Synergistic Heart - Good Newspaper (WV)
2006 Quad-State Business Journal (WV, MD, VA, PA)
2005 The Journal News Paper (WV)
2003 Loudoun Magazine (VA)
2002 (May) Making Art Part of Life - The Connection (VA)
1996 Washington Post – Loudoun Extra (VA)
AND MANY MORE!
 
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julieluke
Posted: December 12, 2009
great works, amazing color!!
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nathansnyder
Posted: December 10, 2009
Glad to see another West Virginian on here. Beautiful work.
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harrahart
Posted: June 11, 2009
Really enjoyed your works here. Amazing, creative explosions.
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sewnuptight
Posted: February 12, 2009
We should talk more about collaboration.
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sewnuptight
Posted: February 12, 2009
I love the energy of your work. So excited, so alive. Its like each is a snapshot in time frozen somwhere between the Big Bang and Armageddon.
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davidheatwole
Replied: February 12, 2009
Oh such nice descriptive words! I've got to add that to my blog! Thanks. I want to show you some other amazing art of this genre including a piece that the artist and I were able to get back from a
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kauhanekreations
Posted: February 12, 2009
hey thanks yeah im having lots of fun! you have some beautiful art too!
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mfortune
Posted: February 12, 2009
You have some beautiful works! I love you use of color!
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davidheatwole
Posted: February 12, 2009
Hello all. I have added a few new images. Please comment and pass on "Waterlillies" and read the description for "Long live your live"
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sewnuptight
Posted: February 11, 2009
Fantastic! I like your use of color and motion.
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twistedrai
Posted: February 01, 2009
your work is amazing!! I love the color, and you create such a place in my mind.. its almost like Alice in Wonderland.. Each piece takes me away to another world! Great Job!! Very Creative!!
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| Date of Birth: 11/20/1969 |
| Country: USA |
| State: WV |
| City: Martinsburg |
| Occupation: http://www.myartprinters.com |
| Genre: 3-Dimensional Art, Painting, Sculpture |
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