About the Artist

David McCamant - Biography

David McCamant

American Impressionist

David McCamant (born 1958) paints his sky and landscape works as illuminated impressions of his subjects. He is intrigued by the relationship of the quality of light and the objects observed. Both a student of light and instructor of composition, David guides his students in the ancient application of Dynamic Symmetry to infuse their work with the powerful dynamics of the natural world. Always pushing himself forward, David is driven to maintain the abstract nature of painting while still communicating the true sense of place and time. “I create wonderful moments in time for people to experience forever.”

Born in Reno, Nevada, McCamant began his personal work during his long successful career as a commercial artist, illustrator, art director, creative director, animator, animation producer, and director. David trained himself in the artistic disciplines for most of his life until meeting his mentor and master painter, Brian Davis. Through him, David studied the techniques of many great American artists including Emile Gruppe, Richard Schmid, and the incomparable David A. Leffel. He mastered the oil medium with great rapidity under Brian’s direction.

David had the opportunity to visit Paris a few years ago. There, he became tremendously influenced by the impressionists’ use of color and light, especially the works of Pissarro and Monet.

McCamant’s work drew the attention of Acme Archives Direct in Hollywood, contracting him as a licensed Disney and Lucusfilm artist. He has been published in Art Business News, Professional Artist magazine and has received thirty-seven professional awards. His paintings can be found in the Renown Health permanent collection and private collections in the US, Europe, and Asia.

David has been involved with the Nevada Museum of Art and the E. L. Cord Museum School since 1999 — first as an advertising advisor then as an educator, it is his way to give back to the community. Currently, he teaches 14 different artistic disciplines from foundational to master classes.

Permanent Collections

2007-25 Renown Health Tahoe Tower, Reno, Nevada

Private Collections

Throughout the US, Asia, Europe and Australia.

Gallery Representation | Exhibition

2004 – 19

The Gallery at The Renaissance Reno Hotel & Spa, Reno, Nevada

Gallery Representation | Exhibition

2015 – 25

Gallery 2035, Reno Art Works, Reno, Nevada

Gallery Representation | Exhibition

2004 – 19

New Masters Gallery, Carmel, California

2010 – 15

Just Looking Gallery, San Luis Obispo, California

2010 – 11

The Gallery at Incline, Incline Village, Lake Tahoe

2005 – 07

Art Source Gallery, Reno, Nevada

2003 – 04

Pasadena Gallery of Fine Art, Pasadena, California

2003 – 04

Addi Gallery Maui | The Hager Collection, Maui, Hawaii

Solo Exhibitions

2020

Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Skies, Renaissance Hotel, Reno, Nevada

2020

Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Skies, Truckee Community College Main Gallery, Reno, Nevada

2019

Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Skies and Other Works, Western Nevada College Galleries, Carson City, Nevada

2018-19

Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Skies, Renaissance Hotel, Reno, Nevada

2017

Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Skies, Studio 2035, Reno, Nevada

2016

Nevada Skies, Studio 2035, Reno, Nevada

Dream Works, Studio 2035, Reno, Nevada

2015

Nevada Skies, Loorr Home, Reno Nevada

Acrylic Works, Loorr Home, Reno Nevada

2009

Then and Now, Truckee River Gallery, Reno, Nevada

2003

Esoteric Gallery, Reno, Nevada

2002

The Gallery at Café Soleil, Reno, Nevada

Promenade on the River, Sierra Arts Foundation, Reno, Nevada

2001

Esoteric Gallery, Reno, Nevada

Group Exhibitions

2019