March 4, 2012
David's portrait of Eric Charman, philanthropist extraordinaire, was unveiled at a celebration of Eric's 80th birthday fund-raising event for the Victoria Symphony, Pacific Opera and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. David has great admiration for Eric and was proud to be among the many supporters of the event - the portrait was both a gift to Eric and a fund raiser.
October 28, 2011
The Queen Alexandr Foundation unveiled a portrait of Jeneece Edroff at a gathering of more than 125 donors. David also presented a portratit to Jeneece's family - a personal gift to them for the amazing fundrasing work they have done for Jeneece Place at Victoria General Hospital.
For more information this portrait or the unveling please click here.
September 1-24, 2011
The Port City of Nanaimo becomes the first public art gallery to host a retrospective of David's portraits. Drawing together 58 works spanning 19 years of public and private commissions loaned from government and personal collections in BC. The show also features family and self portraits illustrating David's development as an artist and a man.
Opening reception Sept. 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm
150 Commercial St., Nanaimo, BC
For more information click here or see the Retrospective Exhibition page under News and Events. To view a PDF version of the show's catalogue click here.
June 19, 2011 onwards at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island
David is proud to join the group of noted artists represented by Razali Wahab's Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island. The gallery may be found at 3104-115 Fulford Ganges Road (Grace Point Square) in Ganges. Phone: 1-866-537-8822 or see the Gallery 8 website at www.gallery8saltspring.com
A selection of David's paintings, based upon his travels far and wide, may be found and purchased from the Gallery 8 website.
June 26, 2011
David will be participating in the inaugral Artishow Pleain Air Event in Victoria BC.
The aim of Artishow is to combine artists and hotels in a way that makes Victoria a great art destination. David kicked the whole thing off with his residency/solo show at the iconic Fairmont Empress in Nov-Dec 2010 (see below). There are now over 40 artists on-board participating at several of the city's major venues.
Lets hope for good weather!
June 9, 2011
Larry Goldman drove the creation of NJPAC from the very beginning. It's achievements are the fullfilment of his vision and dream. It seemed only fitting to paint him in the hall that has meant so much to him.
For more information this portrait or the unveling please click here.
June 3, 2011
Close to 400 guests, including city dignitaries, representatives of State and Federal Government and Supreme Court Justice Hon. Stephen Breyer gathered to celebrate 25 years of Judge Douglas P. Woodlock's service on the bench and to see his portrait unveiled.
It was a huge gathering of legal talent that did the judge proud.
For more information this portrait or the unveling please click here.
May 28-29, 2011
33 of BC's finest painters get together every year at Painter's Lodge, Campbell River, to demonstrate their skills for the visiting public. Over 1,000 tickets are sold for this prestigious event every year. David will once again be giving a portrait demonstration on the Sunday morning. This is his 9th year at Painters, an event that he regards as a highlight of his painting calendar.
May 25-27, 2011
David will be teaching 3 days of portraiture in this splendid old schoolhouse in this picturesque seaside community. With a maximum class size of 10, this will be an intimate and informative workshop.
May 7-8, 2011
The Fraser Valley Chapter of the FCA hosted David for a weekend portrait workshop at Abbotsford's fine Reach Art Museum and Gallery. 16 students shared 2 terrific models that gave them plenty of challenge - striking coloring, dramatic looks and enjoyable personalities made for 2 days of fun painting.
April 29, 2011
As a past Honorary Chair of this event, David was delighted to once again support the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) with a gift of an original oil painting, Richmond Bridge, from his London series.
The art auction will be held April 29, 2011 at the Crystal Gardens in Victoria, BC. Tickets are $375 per couple.
February 2011
A selection of new work by David Goatley and Keith Hiscock, two noted West Coast artists were a strong duo in a show at the Morris Gallery.
November through December 2010
From November 1st to December 31st David will be the first artist in a new program launching the concept of Artist in Residence at this famous Victoria landmark, the historic Empress, named for Queen Victoria.
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He will be painting his response to the gorgeous interior and its busy life, working to capture the people and environment that have made this magnificent harbour front Hotel a must-see on any visit to the West Coast.
Working from a dedicated studio/gallery on the mezzanine floor, David will also be also be painting portraits during his tenure.
This is a great opportunity for guests to enjoy the ultimate pampering experience - sitting for the beginnings of a portrait created against a rich choice |
of opulent backdrops that the spledid interior of the Empress provides, whilst enjoying the finest wines and cuisine in the city and taking advantage of the spa, pool and gym , local life and atmosphere that make a stay here truly memorable. To book your portrait experience at the Empress contact the hotel at Fairmont.com/Empress or call 1 800 992 2694
And do come by and say hello if you are in town - David would love to meet you and share his work.
October 2010
David will be among the award winners at this, Vancouver Islands biggest and most prestigious fine art show, over the weekend of October 15th -17th.
388 works from some of the country's finest artists will be on display at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC, starting with a gala opening on Thursday, the14th from 7-9.30pm. The show continues the 15th, 16th from 9am until 9pm and from 9am -5pm on Sunday the 17th.
The following works from David will be featured:
The Reluctant Sitter, Montmartre 30x40
The Night Cafe, Paris 30x40
London Calling 40x30
May 2010
"Looking Back" brought together 40 paintings and drawings spanning David's recent career. It showcased the "Children of Haiti" painting (see below), that spearheaded Langford's fund raising efforts.
The show was covered by local television and press and was well received.
March 2010 - ongoing
Sometimes a story touches your heart and you can see a way to help a little.
We all saw the first pictures from the Haiti earthquake. A team in Langford BC saw them and immediately determined to do something real and concrete. They would rebuild an orphange, wrecked by the quake. But how to raise the money? They needed $150,000 - and fast. The children's, home, school and security was gone and the situation was urgent.
When my partner saw their story on the TV news, she knew we should help - she put me in touch with the team leadership and I offered to make a painting of the orphans, a picture we could make Giclee's and prints from, to create both an original and a signed limited edition they could use as a fund raiser.
I painted as quickly as I could, Digital Direct Services stepped up with a generous break on making the prints, Art World generously donated a frame for the original, Lance Morris at Morris Gallery agreed to feature the painting in a show. The whole team got behind the image, making it the centrepiece of the campaign, and hit on the idea of giving prints to all who would donate above $500, giclees to donors above $5000.
The fundraising campaign launched at a gala dinner and I was truly honoured and humbled to see my picture up front and centre, to share in the tears and joy, as guests watched a short film about the project that touched all our hearts , and then to watch the response. Everybody went home with a print, all the giclees were gone, and, in a little over two hours, the team had $175,000 for the project. People are so generous. The team are working so hard.
I was thrilled to be a small part of it - my humble print is now in Haiti, Africa, Italy, the USA and dotted across Canada. The new buildings are rising from the ruins, the children are fed, housed and back in school, but most of all, they know someone cares.
For more on this story and to donate, go to: www.teamhaitichildren.com
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