Awe-Inspiring “Beach Air” Paintings
About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary impressionist painter, drawing and painting inspirations based on his personal experiences in the southern coastal areas of Alabama and Florida. His paintings develop “from dreams, memories, and travels, inspiring hope and beauty in the soul.”
David explains his intention is to tell his stories on the canvas and invites the viewer to dive deeper into his experiences.
Artwork Shown Here is From David’s “Beach Air” Series
Price Range: $250.00 – $1,200.00
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission.
David begins each day painting on multiple canvases where he will add media textures and paint with various tools, as he discovers relationships between the colors and the unexpected.
He enjoys using beautiful complementary colors with brushstrokes of thick textured paint. His expressive paintings exude a sense of drama, euphoria and enlightenment. He enlivens our awareness about the diverse elements in nature.
Confronting his own personal struggles, David says, “I tap into a limitless source of creativity from the original Creator of the Universe. It is in those moments of co-creating that freedom is found and the work of art sometimes seems to create itself.”
One of David’s uplifting paintings titled “Hope Within” was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” 2025 Invitational Online Exhibition because of its powerful spiritual message and positive impact on viewers.
David’s art has been curated into “The Healing Power of Color” juried exhibitions presented on this website. His proficient use of color, particularly contrasting warm and cool tones, bring a dynamic energy to his work.
In “The Healing Power of Color” 2026 exhibition David wrote “I paint the colors that I feel, but not necessarily what I see… While what I see is influencing what I paint, I’m not trying to copy my surroundings realistically from a photograph. I’m looking to create a painting based on the colors and composition I feel that I see from an internal perspective.”
In 2024 David’s painting was featured in “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” Invitational Exhibition. In 2022 he was one of the artists in “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience” an exhibition with the purpose of bringing positivity, healing, and hope during the Pandemic.
David’s paintings are featured in these articles and exhibitions presented on this website: “Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists”, “Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art” and “Artists Celebrate the Color Orange”.
David studied fine art and marketing at Memphis College of Art. He has won numerous awards for his paintings and design work in galleries and in the marketing industry.
He has shown in many galleries throughout the United States including those in Scottsdale, AZ, Orange Beach, Fairhope, Foley, AL and New York City.
David lives and works in LA (Lower Alabama) with his wife, Sandy. In his free time, you will likely find him exploring the coastal beaches in his area.
David G. Rickman’s Artist Statement: “I’m seeking to create something that will flood our heart, mind, and soul with a sense of hope and excitement! My art helps me to work thru difficulties and promote a sense of soul healing for myself as well. My process of co-creating with the Creator is a spiritual and therapeutic experience that promotes healing internally.”
“One of the main areas that I’m passionate about are ‘Healing Arts’ projects that integrate the arts with healthcare and the well-being of people. It’s such a great way to communicate and help others in so many ways.”
Fascinating Facts About David: “I grew up in a family of artists. I followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, who was a published cartoonist in the 1950’s. After college I drew editorial cartoons for newspapers and cartoons for national magazines. I started painting in college but wanted to try my luck with cartoons.”
Visit David G. Rickman’s Website: dgrickmanart.com
Leave a Reply