I am a multi-dimensional creative artist. I have worked with oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels, charcoal, pen, gouche, multi-colored pencils and markers, sculpture and digital illustration.
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I love the simplicity of line-well executed-that defines a surface and shape of an object so as if to tell a story. The ability to describe a journey on the surface with a pen or brush as you will describe your favorite vacation spot. Expressing the start of the trip with all the preparations, the route, the weather, activities, etc.

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As a St Louis caricature artist, I am fascinated with the creativity and drawing style of Al Hirschfeld.  The draftsmanship and accuracy of line from A.Durer, Da Vinci and Michelangelo still captures my imagination.

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How a portrait of a person can be so well composed and profusely illustrated with brush and paint that it may not be improved.  John Singer Sargent’s Spanish Dancer is one of those rare works of pure genius. His composition brings the dancer to life on the canvas. I admire the skill and effort required to produce such work and strive to create life in my art.
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When I begin the composition of a portrait I search for the very spirit of the person and labor to reveal it with line, shape and color.

The creativity and ingenuity of Walt Disney to bring to the world animated cartoons and stories in such unique methods inspires me to continue to develop new ways to express my art. Having one foot in the traditional realm of illustration with pen and brush and one in the digital world using pixels challenges me to pursue new ideas and keep my work fresh.
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Ideas are as much a part of my palette as composition, color and design. Ideas flow from my mind as a steady waterfall produces and endless supply of rushing water. Given a subject, much like an editor who needs a cartoon or illustration for a story, I can produce problem solving ideas with a clear direction that solves the challenge (99% of the time) with the first sketch.
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Artists are born-not made. I did not choose art, I am an artist. As a child I learned to draw by constant practice. I had a desire to create from ideas so I studied pictures in books and magazines.
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My tiny career grew as I improved and I recall having drawn so frequently at every opportunity (even during every class at school: other than art class) that drawing was ‘the thing’ that identified me. I was know for drawing well – even at a young age.

I offer a basic drawing class for beginners (or any level artist) at the St. Louis Artist Guild. Please visit the Basic drawing page for details.

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For more info call David Zamudio  (314) 422-6492 or email: david@zamudiosstudio.com