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NJspider: David, you are a self-taught artist. How, when and where did you pick-up a brush and canvas to start your first piece? Bogart: That is a tough question to answer. It seems like growing up I was always covered in paint. I can remember when I was about six years old and I begged my mom to order a Bob Ross kit from Channel 13. He blew me away. That was my first oil kit, and wow-was I excited. Happy trees, happy squirrels-unhappy parents with oil paint on the carpet. NJspider: I am sure your Mom is happy to know that you have come a long way with your skills as a painter. Where do you get most of your inspiration? Bogart: When I first started to take painting seriously, I started to paint surf art. If you are a surfer, you know where that inspiration comes from. The image portrayed in "Lavallette Sunrise" for example was burned into my mind as I was watching a friend surf as I paddled back out. The inspiration for that painting came just from the pure joy of knowing your friend is having the ride of his life. My inspiration for my contemporary art just comes from seeing what we all could see if we just took the time to bother. The world we live in is really full of amazing art just waiting to happen. I am slowly learning that the secret is not to seek it out but to just keep your eyes and your mind open. NJspider: Are you the type of painter with several works in progress or do you paint to complete a piece one at a time? Bogart: I usually have two or three pieces going at the same time. When you get sick of staring at one it is really nice to go work on another idea. NJspider: On your website, you are offering reprints of some of your work. What method of reproduction or printing process did you use? Bogart: My prints are done using the new pigmented ink technology that Epson and some other companies now offer. The advantage of this type of ink is that the print is fade resistant for up to 150 years. So basically, the print will last longer then we will! NJspider: What are your aspirations for the near future and where do you want to take your craft? Bogart: I would like to keep just doing my thing. Painting has definitely become a huge part of my life. As far as technique is concerned, I am at a point where I’m really interested in the looser Plein Air styles of painting. I get the feeling I will be taking it in that direction as much as possible in the near future. Down the road, who knows? NJspider: What do you do when you are not painting? Bogart: I love the water, so surfing is at the top of my list. I also wakeboard and snowboard quite a bit. Other then that I am just a regular guy who has been blessed with a lot of old friends, a wonderful family and a great girlfriend that keeps me pretty busy. NJspider: Longboard or shortboard? Bogart: Ha, an age old question! I am a longboarder at heart. That is where all the style is. [BACK] |
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