Only recently returning to the studio, after a ten year break, I have had much time to reflect and remain mindful of some inspiring artists, styles, and techniques of the past; The chiaroscuro effect used by Rembrandt van Rijn, the flickering colorful effects of the Impressionist, the crudeness of Van Gogh, and of course the urban scenes of the Ashcan group. I enjoy painting with oils. Although using light, shadows, reflections, and unlimited colors are important elements to me, smooth Jazz, and sounds from the sixties and seventies are also important as they keep me relaxed and in the zone. In these paintings, I try to evoke the dramatic range of human emotions and moods that exist in “The Inner City”. The viewer will be able to explore evidence of toil and strife, beauty and grace.

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Contact David Buttram at 216-321-3804 or by email at Turnr47@aol.com

OBJECTIVE

Free-lance artist with major interest in painting for gallery exhibitions,  commissioned installations, and cover illustrations.  

WORK HISTORY  

1991-Present - Art Teacher,  Cleveland Municipal School District.
1990-1991 - Art Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland, OH.
1970-1987 - Machinist,  General Electric Co.;   Cleveland, OH.

EDUCATION

1996 - M.A. Fine Art,  Kent State University;   Kent, OH.
1992 - Teacher Certification (K-12);  Notre Dame College of  Ohio.
1989 - B.F.A.,  Cleveland Institute of Art;  Cleveland, OH.
1977 - Diploma Fine Arts,  Cooper School of Art;  Cleveland, OH.
1966 - Academic Diploma, Glenville Senior High School;  Cleveland, OH.

AWARDS /EXHIBITIONS

• Cleveland Institute of Art “Drawn Together” Juried Exhibition: Awards, Best Painting; Cleveland (1999)
• Outdoor Mural:  Westhaven Youth Shelter,  Cleveland (1997)
• Museum of  Science and Industry,  Juried Exhibition:  Chicago, (Best of  Painting  Category, 1985). (1985, 1986, 1997, 2007, 2008 )
• Commissioned Art Work: Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland (1994) 
• Commissioned Art Work:  Society Bank Corp. Cleveland (1993) 
• Great Northern Corp. Center Gallery:   N.Olmsted, Ohio (1986, 1993)
• Mansfield Arts Center (Invitational):  Mansfield, Ohio  (1992)            
• Individual Artist Fellowship Recipient:  Ohio Arts Council. (1987, 1990)
• Cain Park Gallery “Festival Show”(Invitational): Cleve. Hts., Ohio (1990)
• Canton Art Institute “All Ohio” Juried Exhibition:   Canton, Ohio (1990)
• Featured in “Chicago Art Review” Fourth Edition:  Chicago, Il. (1989)
• Governor’s Residence Art Collection: Columbus, Ohio (1988-1989)
• One Man Exhibition (televised) and Lecture: Kettering Government Center Gallery;  Kettering, Ohio  (1987)
• Gloria Plevin Gallery, (Invitational):  Chatauqua, N.Y.  (1986)
• One Man Exhibition, Karamu House: Cleveland (1980)

MILITARY SERVICE    (1966-1969)

L/Cpl.   U.S.M.C., Infantry 3rd MarDiv. Republic of Viet Nam.
Military Police,  Camp Pendleton, California.