David Wright
Gallatin, Tennessee
Born in Rosine, Kentucky and raised in Middle Tennessee, David Wright's highly acclaimed art uniquely captures the scenic beauty of the area and its rich historical heritage. His depictions of rural country landscapes and memorable moments in American history have earned him countless awards and placements in prestigious museums and private collections.
Professionally trained and with advanced study in Europe, Wright has been painting for more than forty years. Following success in commercial art early in his career, he was among the original artists associated with Gray Stone Press in Nashville, TN. It was here where his limited edition collector prints, principally of landscapes, became popular. By 1976 his specialty art on the American frontier began to receive national attention, and by 1978, buoyed by the success of his limited edition prints, he committed himself fully to the fine art of painting.
Wright now ranks among America's premier artists, including acknowledgment in Who's Who in American Art. His scholarship and deep historical sensitivities are evident in his works on the American frontier, America's Civil War, hunters, settlers, and American Indians. He and his wife reside in Gallatin in a beautiful period house situated over the ever-running falls of historic Asher's Creek, across from the ruins of an old gristmill.
Want to hear more about David? Check out the video interview from when he was our Artist of the Month!
