David Savellano is an artist who works primarily en plein air (outdoors), creating sketches and watercolor paintings that capture random moments-on the street, in nature, and wherever else his portable easel takes him. “I enjoy working outdoors because it’s unpredictable and that lends itself to the kind of spontaneity you just can’t get in a studio,” he says.

“When you paint outdoors, you’re completely immersed in the scene-the atmosphere, the mood. You’re just soaking it in, feeling the subject-empathy-and actually capturing its essence. When I look at one of my paintings, I feel the energy of that place or scene like I was there yesterday. Ultimately, that’s the feeling I’m trying to induce in others who see my work.”

Although largely self-taught as a watercolor painter, he credits his 30 years as a practicing architect with having given him the drawing skills and strong sense of perspective that have elevated his artwork.
David’s passion for outdoor painting isn’t limited to his own sketches and paintings, he also teaches it, offering classes distinguished by their intimate size and the generous amount of personal instruction he provides. His expert instruction enables students to improve their artistic skills and broadens their knowledge.