David Koch

David Koch has loved art ever since he was in grade school but didn’t realize that he could also make a living at it until his second year at Utah State University. Graduating in 1989 with an illustration degree he worked as an illustrator and graphic designer for several companies for the next seven years. David’s passion for fine art started soon after graduation and he started selling his artwork with a local gallery. As the demand grew for his paintings David began to formulate a plan where he could devote more time to painting and in 1996 David quit his full time job and started his own graphic design business with the intent of setting aside more time for painting. Three years later David realized that his business was successful but he had had even less time to paint than before, so with some savings in the bank David decided to take the leap of faith and as of January 1999 David is devoting his full efforts to the fine art that is his passion.

“I enjoy painting various subjects including figures, still lifes and landscapes. I try to capture the intimate aspects in my paintings and make the painting say more than just the objects being painted.” David also strives to say as much as he can about a subject with the fewest brush strokes. “I never cease to be amazed at how a few well placed brush strokes can say so much,” he says.

David, his wife Lori and five children, Thomas, Hannah, Megan, Mitchell and Mallory have a home and studio in Richmond, Utah. “I am very blessed to be doing what I love while enjoying the support and company of my family. I am very excited about the future where there is so much to learn and discover.”

Resumé

1989 Bachelor of Art in Art - Utah State University
1994 Arts for the Parks Competition - Top 200
1995 5th Annual Artists of Utah Sale and Show - Saguaro Gallery-Park City, UT
1999 Honorable Mention - Deseret News “Color of the Land” Competition
2000 “Artists To Watch” Column - Southwest Art Magazine (June Issue)
2000 One Man Show - Apple Frame Gallery-Bountiful, UT
2000 Commission for Utah Governor Mike Leavitt’s Inauguration
2001 Commission for Vice President Dick Cheney
2001 Paintings selected for Nauvoo Temple -Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
2002 “From Nauvoo To The Right Place” one man show
2003 Award Winner - Maynard Dixon Country
2004 Guest Artist - Maynard Dixon Country
2005 Guest Artist - Maynard Dixon Country
2005 Honorable Mention - Deseret News “Color of the Land” Art Show
2006 Purchase Award Winner - Dixie Art Invitational
2007 Commission - Utah State Capitol Murals
2008 Featured Article - American Artist Magazine-September Issue
2008 2nd Place Peoples Choice - LeConte Stewart Country Art Show
2009 1st Place Studio Work - Wasatch Plein Air Competition
2009 3rd Place Plein Air Work - Wasatch Plein Air Competition
2009 Featured in "Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts" by Donna Poulton and Vern Swanson
2010 2nd Place Oil - Dixie Invitational Art Show

Press Releases

UTAH ARTIST PRESENTS PAINTING TO VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY

BOUNTIFUL, UTAH – Bountiful-based painter David Koch was selected by the Utah Republican Party to paint a painting which was presented to Vice President Dick Cheney at the GOP Convention held in August. “I am very honored to be selected for this commission” says Koch. “This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.“ Koch, however, is not unfamiliar with this type of honor. He was also commissioned by Governor Leavitt to produce a painting for the inauguration at the beginning of this year.

David Koch is a full-time oil painter who’s impressionistic painting style is attracting the attention of local and national collectors. Some of the artist’s most popular works are his historic pioneer and religious themes, some of which have recently been selected to hang in the LDS Nauvoo Temple. Dramatic landscapes, elegant still lifes and energetic street scenes also demonstrate the broad range of this artist.

UTAH PAINTER NOTED AS “ARTIST TO WATCH” BY SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE.

BOUNTIFUL, UTAH – Bountiful-based painter David Koch is profiled in the June 2000 issue of Southwest Art Magazine as an “artist to watch”. While Mr. Koch’s work is already very familiar to local collectors and galleries, he is now enjoying a national discovery of his unique impressionist style. “Recognition like this goes a long way in helping the career of an artist” explains Koch.

David Koch is a full-time painter with a uniquely loose and fluid painting style. Some of the artist’s most popular works are his elegant still life studies and energetic street scenes. Koch is also well known for his eloquent studies of 19th century pastoral life and his poignant
pioneer vignettes. Painting primarily in oils, Koch’s work exhibits a richness and depth that has captivated galleries and collectors throughout the West.