David Cheifetz was born in the Pacific Northwest in 1981. He was formally trained as an architect and spent several years practicing in Seattle firms. While attending the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore in the fall of 2007, David first started learning how to paint with oils and found his true calling as an artist. David currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Yasmine.
Exhibitions, Awards, and Publications:
2010 – Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio TX; Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence;
2009 – "RayMar" Art Painting Competition, November Finalist;
2009 – "Artist's Magazine" 26th Annual Competition, 1st Place Student Portrait;
2009 – "Artist's Magazine" 26th Annual Competition, 1st Place Student Still-life;
2009 – Schuler School of Fine Arts Holiday Exhibition;
2009 – Zoll Studio Student and Faculty Exhibit;
2009 – Foxhall Gallery Christmas Showcase;2009 – Foxhall Gallery Christmas Showcase;
2009 – Roby King Galleries Annual Invitational Miniature Show;
2009 – FineArtViews Painting Competition, FAV15 Honors in July and October;
2009 – "American Artist" Cover Competition, Finalist, June Issue (click for pdf);
2009 – Schuler School of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, 50th Anniversary
2008 – Schuler School of Fine Arts Holiday Exhibition.