David Bottini

Hagerstown, MD 21742
P: 7173046132
Website: http://www.forgabriel.com
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David earned a BFA from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and his MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. David has taught design-learning, painting, drawing, architectural drawing, and AP Art History at a number of independent schools, including the Madeira School, and Sidwell Friends School. Mr. Bottini has been a Visiting Artist and exhibit judge throughout the region. Mr. Bottini works as adjunct faculty at Frederick Community College { his 29th year}. His involvement in the arts community has included the Teacher Advisory Board of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Museum Liaison and Chair for Kids-In-Design, a group of volunteer design professionals working with school and community organizations in Baltimore, MD. and volunteer for “Art-o-Matic” semi-annual arts event in Frederick, MD. David’s paintings have been featured in numerous publications and in many exhibits nationally. His paintings celebrate his passion for landscape and atmospheric effect.

Recent 2022 painting

Focus on the depth and layers of foliage, and the movement of the water offers so much variety and contrast. Numerous semi-transparent layers add luminosity to the water and light/shadow patterns within the leafy layers..

Another recent, 2022 painting, Glistening June Light

Focused on the variety of greens, the layered depth, and the movement of the creek in this early summer painting/subject. Many semi-transparent layers add luminosity to the water and shimmer to the leafy layers

Supported in part by:

The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the MSAC is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional funding is also provided by Washington County Government and generous businesses, organizations and individuals.

The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of County Arts Agencies of Maryland, Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.

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