David Fugere was born in Portland, Oregon in 1937. The book, “Against All Obstacles” was started at age 60, and finished at 75. The perceived need for cover-art started David on an...view moreDavid Fugere was born in Portland, Oregon in 1937. The book, “Against All Obstacles” was started at age 60, and finished at 75. The perceived need for cover-art started David on an ambitious study of art that has now created a new facet in his life; sadly, it stretched the competition of the book to 15 years. Many of the book’s adventure situations are based on real life experiences.
Schools attended:
Nelson Shank's Studio Incamminati Philadelphia PA, California Art Institute West-lake Village California,
Studio Escalier Argenton Chateau France, Parson's School of fine Art Benicia CA, Diablo Valley College,
TUTORS: Mike Wiesmeir Florence Italy, Joan Canevari Venice Italy, Bill Parsons Benicia CA, Gary Bergrin Martinez CA, Workshop: Jeremy Lipking
I have toured fine art museums in Italy: Naples, Rome, Florence, Milan Italy, London England, Holland, Germany, Scotland and Switzerland
Winston Churchill an accomplished painter said, "it takes three lifetimes to become a good painter," I believe him now!view less