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
2010 Honorable Mention - Spring Salon, Springville Art Museum
2011 3rd Place - Wasatch Plein Air Competion
2011 3rd Place - Logan Salon
2012 Purchase Award - Ninth International Art Competition, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2012 Visitor's Choice Award - Ninth International Art Competition, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints