Griffin, David

David Griffin
Born 1952 in Lubbock, Texas, lives in Dallas, Texas

AFTER STUDYING Fine Art at Texas Tech University, David Griffin was invited to participate in the first Illustrators’ Workshop, New York, where he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators’ Annual National Show during the 1980’s. In 1990, he began to paint professionally full time. Early on, he had the opportunity to study with Bettina Steinke and James Reynolds. His work has been featured in national publications including Cowboys and Indians, Victoria, The Dallas Morning News, Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, Southwestern Art (cover feature Oct 2013 and again in Dec 2021).

Notable Awards and Achievements
2022       Coors National Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Featured Artist
2022       Coors National Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Southwest Art Magazine Award
2021       Birds in Art International Exhibition (Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, WI)
2020       Selected as a Texas Centennial Artist to produce paintings for the 100^th Anniversary of Texas State Parks. Opening exhibition was held at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas, and is touring to multiple state museums.
2019       Art Renewal Center International Salon, Second Place (Landscape Category)
2019       Art Renewal Center International Salon, Honorable Mention (Landscape Category)
2019       Art Renewal Center International Salon, American Legacy Award (Landscape Category)
2018       Maynard Dixon Country Exhibition and Sale, Silver Thunderbird Award for Best Body of Work