David Dalton's interest in painting as a creative form began in college. After graduating from Duke University (1963 & 1972), he continued to paint in his spare time developing his skills. Although his formal training was in a field that left little time to paint, he soon realized the creative urge was stronger than his alotted painting time. He also realized other painters had much to offer from the teaching point of view. Attending numerous workshops from contemporary artists, primarily in transparent watercolor, nurtured this creative urge and assisted him to develop his own style.

In the early 1990's, the world of painting really exploded. David joined artists' organizations, entered shows, and won numerous awards. All this reinforced his creative desire.

He is now retired from his previous profession and has ample time to enjoy the process of creating images in whatever media seems appropriate. His works are primarily in acrylics or mixed media (watercolor, pastel, charcoal and acrylics), and sometimes oil. Dalton says, "The creative process is very challenging in any art form but especially in creating visual images. The challenge is the reward."

Currently, David's studio is in Meggett, SC. His paintings may be seen in the I Pinckney Simons Gallery (www.ipinckneysimonsgallery.com) in Beaufort, SC or by appointment at his studio in Meggett, SC.

Education
BA-1963, Duke University
MD-1972, Duke University

Workshops Taught
1993-94 Begining W/C class in his studio
1996 Begining W/C class South Carolina Artisan Center
1997 Acrylic Workshop Jade Easel Gallery Charleston, SC
2000 Acrylic Workshop Randolph County Arts Guild, NC- Mooring Arts Center
2006 Acrylic Workshop Sea Oats Gallery, St George Island, FL

Exhibits & Demonstrations
1995 Exhibit Charleston County Library
1995 Demonstration Berkeley Artists Guild
1996 Exhibit Medical University of South Carolina- 4 artists
1997 Exhibit Jade Easel Gallery
1999 Demonstration Charleston Artist Guild
2006 Demonstration Goose Creek Artist Guild
2007 Demonstration April In Meggett Festival

Awards
1993- 1st Place Roper Art Exhibition
1994 - 1st Place Class B APAA Exhibition
1994 - Best in Show APAA Exhibition
1994 - 2nd Place Class B APAA Exhibition
1994 - Honorable Mention Charleston Artists Guild Exhibition
1994 - Honorable Mention Old Santee Canal Exhibition-
1995 - Honorable Mention Old Santee Canal Exhibition
1995 - Purchase Award Peoples Choice Art Exhibition- First Federal Of Charleston
1995 - Merit Award Coastal Carolina Fair Fine Art Exhibition
1995 - Best of Show APAA Exhibition
1995 - Honorable Mention APAA Exhibition
1996 - Purchase Award Charleston Artists Guild Exhibition- West Ashley Toyota
1996 - 3rd Place (2) Old Santee Canal Exhibition
1996 - 3rd Place APAA Exhibition
1997 - 1st Place APAA Exhibition
1997 - 3rd Place Harborwalk Juried Art Show
1998 - Selected for South Carolina's Art and Agriculture calendar Department of Agriculture
1997 - 3rd Place Harborwalk Juried Art Show
1998 - Merit Award Harborwalk Juried Art Show
1998 - 3rd Place Kentucky Watercolor Society Members Show
2000 - 2nd Place Old Santee Canal Exhibition
2000 - Peoples Choice Award APAA Exhibition
2001 - International Traveling Show "Emotions" sponsored by AAOS
2003 - Hilton Head Island National Juried Exhibition
2003 - Honorable Mention APAA Exhibition