I’m Dave... Creative Matador is my alias. This isn’t a personal blog about my daily ventures. This is a virtual space for me to visually communicate a culmination of my views and those around me. I’m no expert. I’m no knighted designer. I’m just a simple guy in love with art and I’ve got a lot to say.
Childhood days of mimicking my brother’s sketches have matured into doodles of political rants. My dream of becoming a professional cartoonist or graphic designer has long faded... the title ‘Starving Artist’ just doesn’t have that ring to it... or would it make the bills.
So here’s my blog... my work... my thoughts... drop me a few lines if you’ve got something to add – view at own risk.
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and “That’ll do pig!”
Title: horchata y sushi Description: It’s not often that you come across a story that is so inspiring that it moves you to the core – and drives you to take risks and do as Charles Darwin preached… carpe diem. It is a tale of a young Japanese American’s journey into Mexico’s and South America’s...
Maybe it’s because I get the privilege to see you in action from concept to execution… but you amaze me with every thought and every stroke. This is now one of my top pieces by you. Xoxo.
Encantada!
I am totally awestruck by how you captured the spirit of my trip into the hinterlands of Mexico.
I can almost feel the adobe walls, colorful but muted from years of sun, scraped by the swirling sands. The Mariachi have followed us out of the bar, as we stumble into the plaza. Your depiction of the Mariachi are exactly as I remember them. The guitarron resting on the belly of the older, rotound guitarist, the stocky violinist with the devilish beard, the trumpeter swooning, his back arched into their music – the charro studded with silver down the sides of the pants, elegant but with the tummy hanging over the belt from too much beer and not enough money to buy a bigger pair of pants….
I loved Mexico. The people were always so friendly – muy amable – and they gave whatever they had without any hesitation. They were proud of their country and happy that a traveler would venture into their small village. It was a magical land. The fish swimming over the landscape captures my feelings perfectly – a samurai from an ancient country stumbling into the wonders of a magical land but also at home in the warmth of new friends.
The details of the samurai are stunning – the straw tying the waraji straw shoes, the beautiful kabuto helmet and menpo mask. In a way, I am sure the villagers saw me through the samurai films they must have seen.
David and Sophie, I am honored to have been the subject of your wonderful art. It is breathtaking and I can’t articulate how beautiful it is, other than to say my life seems to have more substance now, as part of it exists outside of me, in your work.
A truly inspiring story. You amaze me with your creativity and wisdom. I am a very proud Mom !!
you always had it in you smokey (: awesome work & very inspiring. what’s the next master piece…?
WOW!
David,
I didn’t know you had it in you. This is very nice artwork. I especially like the Politics and the California not nice piece.
THANKS for sharing.
Nixon
Pretty sweet, Man! I’ve heard this story a few times. It’s nice to see it inspired you to create such a detailed piece. This one’s up there with “Forward Nerima,” “Seabiscuits,” and “Les Oranges au Havre.” Good job!
I love this piece!!!!!! Freaking Awesome Dave!!!!!
Genius does what it must 
WOW! Love this!!
Awesome work David! I love it!! You and Sophie are well matched… both very creative in your own ways.
As a multicultural individual myself, I love the work you did on this piece blending the cultures together. One of my favorites.
Debbie Barber
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