About Us
The Davidson Design Company has two artists, Keith and Mary.
Who We Are |
Keith and Mary Davidson are both National Award winning artists. Juried members of the Kent Art Association, Kent, CT. www.kentart.org and www.newhavenpaintandclayclub.org The local clubs they are members of: wwwberkshireartists.org and www.hvart.org
Keith is a juried member of the Rockport Art Association in Rockport, MA. www.rockportartassn.org Mary is a juried member of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. in New York, NY. www.thenawa.org also the MA. chapter. www.nawama.org and The Voice Of Art: www.thevoiceofart.org |
Our History |
Keith has taken art classes at Berkshire Community College, in Pitts. MA., and also at IS 183 in Stockbridge, MA. He has continued his education through books, videos and lots of practice.
Mary has an Associate Degree from Newbury College, Boston, MA. in Fashion Design. She also has taken classes at IS 183 in Stockbridge, MA. and classes at Berkshire Community College, along with workshops with various artists, for drawing and painting. Art teachers she has taken workshops from: www.donandrewsstudio.com www. judibettsaws.com www.jimschantz.com www.pathogan.com She was represented at THE LENOX GALLERY OF FINE ART in Lenox, MA. until it closed in Dec. of 2012. She was part of the Chatham Gallery, Chatham, N.Y. while it was open. Mary was part of the: www.510warrenstreetgallery.com in 2018 and also: www.vtart.com in 2018/2019. |
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Mary's Artist Statement
As an artist, your interest in my artwork is truly appreciated. I'd like to start by telling you about my journey. In 2005 I enrolled in one of the Hudson River Valley art workshops, taught by the incredible Judi Betts AWS. The experience was life changing as I absorbed Judi's messages: "it is just a piece of paper" and "no rules." She would assign us freeing projects with no boundaries. One assignment was to create a design that incorporated an object in the room. I chose my sandal. Once finished, Judi and the class agreed the watercolor sandal was a success. (Picture of this painting above) This was my true beginning, developing my own unique style. Judi suggested that I work on the same subject matter for one full year. She encouraged me not to be preoccupied with what to paint, but rather learn to master color. During the next year I painted over 100 shoes of all kinds, using patterns and colors, in every way I could imagine. (examples above) Many of these paintings are in private collections throughout New England. Jerry, who owned the Lenox Gallery of Fine Art, Lenox, MA., thoroughly enjoyed the reputation of having a gallery with a "shoe department."
The next stage in my journey was switching to acrylic and canvas, while also moving from the shoe to the female silhouette. I wanted to continue to develop my design style of painting and the bigger the canvas, the more I could use line, color, design. layout, patterns, shapes and motifs. I was also enjoying working in a series. I worked through this process for eight years, calling my first completed series, " It's All About The Hat" followed by "My New Hat Series." (See My New Hat Series Gallery) to view all 62 Paintings. Some of these paintings are also in private collections. Each painting inspired the next, and the women wearing hats seemed as if they were old friends of mine. I perceived them as guardian angels, showing up in the most playful, lighthearted, and joyful of ways. Many viewers would ask, "Where do you hang a piece like this?" As an artist, I do not paint with a wall in mind but rather with feeling, and a desire to fill a space with the colors and patterns I envision. To these inquiring minds I would just smile, knowing the hat paintings hanging in my house fit just perfect.
I have now started to introduce stamping tools into my work. It adds a layer of depth and mystery and I have found that viewers are enjoying this new "Stamped Abstract Series." (View Gallery) Once finished, all of my paintings are adhered to an archival backing and framed.
The journey to where I am now as an artist has taken a lifetime of passion in color. design and patterns. Thank-you again for your interest in my passion. I have learned that we all inspire each other. Feel free to contact me at any time.
The next stage in my journey was switching to acrylic and canvas, while also moving from the shoe to the female silhouette. I wanted to continue to develop my design style of painting and the bigger the canvas, the more I could use line, color, design. layout, patterns, shapes and motifs. I was also enjoying working in a series. I worked through this process for eight years, calling my first completed series, " It's All About The Hat" followed by "My New Hat Series." (See My New Hat Series Gallery) to view all 62 Paintings. Some of these paintings are also in private collections. Each painting inspired the next, and the women wearing hats seemed as if they were old friends of mine. I perceived them as guardian angels, showing up in the most playful, lighthearted, and joyful of ways. Many viewers would ask, "Where do you hang a piece like this?" As an artist, I do not paint with a wall in mind but rather with feeling, and a desire to fill a space with the colors and patterns I envision. To these inquiring minds I would just smile, knowing the hat paintings hanging in my house fit just perfect.
I have now started to introduce stamping tools into my work. It adds a layer of depth and mystery and I have found that viewers are enjoying this new "Stamped Abstract Series." (View Gallery) Once finished, all of my paintings are adhered to an archival backing and framed.
The journey to where I am now as an artist has taken a lifetime of passion in color. design and patterns. Thank-you again for your interest in my passion. I have learned that we all inspire each other. Feel free to contact me at any time.