BORN IN ROSINE, KENTUCKY and raised in Middle Tennessee, H. David Wright has been ever drawn to the awakening American frontier and the grand imprints of American history. Always set in studied compositions that capture the fullness of topographic beauty and the richness of the local milieu, his paintings faithfully reflect a love for country, history, and nature. Although his 63 years of painting include European and American training, it is in his studio and field research that his works become as distinguished as they are informing. David Wright and his wife, Jane, live in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Notable Awards and Achievements
2024       Booth Western Art Museum Retrospective Exhibit of Wright’s life’s works
2022       Booth Western Art Museum – Artist of Excellence Award
2019       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Retrospective Exhibit of Wright’s life’s works.
2019       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Henry Farny Award for best painting
2019       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Patrons’ Choice Award
2008       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Victor Higgins Work of Distinction Award
2008       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Patrons’ Choice Award
2007       Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West, Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
2005       Nominated for an Emmy Award for art direction, History Channel’s First Invasion: The War of 1812

Memberships
Southern Light Artists of America, Founding Member
Sweet Lucy Society
American Artists TM Society.
Contemporary Longrifle Association

Gallery Representation
The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
Settlers West Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
Lord Nelson’s Gallery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

www.davidwrightart.com