Quick facts about the artist
- David Righton is a Vancouver Artist & Musician.
- He is the son of Vancouver Artist Colin Righton
- Brother to Vancouver Photographer Leigh Righton
- Works in the Props department in Vancouver's Film & Television Industry.
- Builds didgeridoos in his spare time and is kind of obsessed with them for some reason.
- Makes music under the band name Roche Limit.
- Doesn't say much and hates being the centre of attention more than anything.
Awards
Honourable Mention Award - 15th Annual Oil & Water 2018 Juried Art Show
Art Shows & Events Etc.
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - September 6th, 2018
Shipyards Night Market - Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC, August 10th & 24th, 2018
15th Annual Oil & Water Show - The 1710 Gallery, Tswassen, BC - May 31st - June 23rd, 2018 (Juried Show)
10th Annual Carded - The Arts Factory, Vancouver, BC - May 26th, 2018 (Juried Show)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - February 2nd, 2018
David Righton & Kabemade - the Cultch Gallery, Vancouver, BC - November 27th - December 30th, 2017 (Double Solo Exhibit)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - September 7th, 2017
ART PARTY - Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver BC, - June 25th - July 22nd, 2017
Shedding Layers - Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC - February 18th - March 11th, 2017 (Double Solo Exhibit)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show 2017 - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - February 2nd, 2017
Valt 2016 - Chinese Cultural Center, 50 East Pender St, Vancouver, BC, November 17th - 20th, 2016
Herban Art Gallery - 360 B East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC. Starting October 1st, 2016 - November 4th,2016
Port Moody Library - September 1st - 30th, 2016 (Solo Exhibit)
Herban Art Gallery - 360 B East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC. Starting July 22nd, 2016 - August 31st, 2016
Pancakes & Booze Art Show (2016) - Fortune Sound Club 147 East Pender St, Vancouver BC. July 14th, 2016
Pancakes & Booze Art Show (2015) - Fortune Sound Club 147 East Pender St, Vancouver BC. December 3rd, 2015
Anonymous Art Show - Cityscape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, BC. Nov. 20th - Dec. 19th
Finalist in the "Donkey Art Prize 3" an International Art Competition with a showing in Tokyo, Japan Sept. 2 - 7, 2015
Lab 6 Artist Showcase - The Roundhouse in Yaletown, Vancouver BC - April 11th 2015
RAW Vancouver Art Show - Club 560, Vancouver BC, January 8th 2015
- He is the son of Vancouver Artist Colin Righton
- Brother to Vancouver Photographer Leigh Righton
- Works in the Props department in Vancouver's Film & Television Industry.
- Builds didgeridoos in his spare time and is kind of obsessed with them for some reason.
- Makes music under the band name Roche Limit.
- Doesn't say much and hates being the centre of attention more than anything.
Awards
Honourable Mention Award - 15th Annual Oil & Water 2018 Juried Art Show
Art Shows & Events Etc.
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - September 6th, 2018
Shipyards Night Market - Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC, August 10th & 24th, 2018
15th Annual Oil & Water Show - The 1710 Gallery, Tswassen, BC - May 31st - June 23rd, 2018 (Juried Show)
10th Annual Carded - The Arts Factory, Vancouver, BC - May 26th, 2018 (Juried Show)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - February 2nd, 2018
David Righton & Kabemade - the Cultch Gallery, Vancouver, BC - November 27th - December 30th, 2017 (Double Solo Exhibit)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - September 7th, 2017
ART PARTY - Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver BC, - June 25th - July 22nd, 2017
Shedding Layers - Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC - February 18th - March 11th, 2017 (Double Solo Exhibit)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show 2017 - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC - February 2nd, 2017
Valt 2016 - Chinese Cultural Center, 50 East Pender St, Vancouver, BC, November 17th - 20th, 2016
Herban Art Gallery - 360 B East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC. Starting October 1st, 2016 - November 4th,2016
Port Moody Library - September 1st - 30th, 2016 (Solo Exhibit)
Herban Art Gallery - 360 B East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC. Starting July 22nd, 2016 - August 31st, 2016
Pancakes & Booze Art Show (2016) - Fortune Sound Club 147 East Pender St, Vancouver BC. July 14th, 2016
Pancakes & Booze Art Show (2015) - Fortune Sound Club 147 East Pender St, Vancouver BC. December 3rd, 2015
Anonymous Art Show - Cityscape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, BC. Nov. 20th - Dec. 19th
Finalist in the "Donkey Art Prize 3" an International Art Competition with a showing in Tokyo, Japan Sept. 2 - 7, 2015
Lab 6 Artist Showcase - The Roundhouse in Yaletown, Vancouver BC - April 11th 2015
RAW Vancouver Art Show - Club 560, Vancouver BC, January 8th 2015
a bit more info on David Righton
WHY?:
Over the past few years I have come to realize that what makes me happiest in life is when I’m creating something new. It fascinates and intrigues me that you can have a blank canvas in front of you, or a ball of clay, or silence in the air, in one moment, and short while later have a work of art or a new piece of music, that no one has ever seen or heard before, in front of you. It’s a very simple concept, but it keeps me driven to continue creating things that weren’t there moments ago nonetheless.
INSPIRATION:
I have always found dreams to be an inspiration in life and it has crossed over into my art as well. Most of my artwork explores feelings or scenarios you could have while dreaming and mixing those images with overlaying shapes and colours to create a slightly surreal feeling. Whether it's animals, people or objects I enjoy the challenge of creating something visually interesting and dynamic through use of colours and multi layering techniques.
I If you could take a snapshot of a moment in a dream, what would it look like? Would it still make you feel the same way? Would the meaning be more clear? Or more convoluted? I hope to capture the essence of these ideas in my artwork and I continue to explore new ways to accomplish this.
PAST:
I grew up in a very creative family. My father is an artist, my mother spent a bunch of years making jewelry, and my stepfather is a potter. I decided at an early age not to become an artist in any way (as to avoid the struggle that always seemed real for making a living) and in school I took band instead of art, and decided I’d become an architect. That was a fleeting thought, and off I went to film school instead and got a career in film and television as a props person. After a bunch of years I figured it might be OK to do a few creative things, just for fun. So I started making and recording music (released 3 albums), then shot a few music videos, then started making furniture, then started making didgeridoos, and then started doing paintings, and now here I am, smiling away making this website.
The TECHNIQUE (if you can call it that):
As a self taught artist I tend to paint most of my paintings using various sized pieces of scrap hardwood floor offcuts to apply the paint, and then shape it using pallet knives and the occasional brush for good measure. I end up applying many layers, and often paint over the original version several times until I feel it's finished, either masking off the bits I want to keep, or scraping away the fresh paint to reveal little pieces from below that I don't want to lose. Once I'm happy with the basic look of the piece I'll start adding more details and highlighting the various shapes that I feel need to be brought to the forefront.
Over the past few years I have come to realize that what makes me happiest in life is when I’m creating something new. It fascinates and intrigues me that you can have a blank canvas in front of you, or a ball of clay, or silence in the air, in one moment, and short while later have a work of art or a new piece of music, that no one has ever seen or heard before, in front of you. It’s a very simple concept, but it keeps me driven to continue creating things that weren’t there moments ago nonetheless.
INSPIRATION:
I have always found dreams to be an inspiration in life and it has crossed over into my art as well. Most of my artwork explores feelings or scenarios you could have while dreaming and mixing those images with overlaying shapes and colours to create a slightly surreal feeling. Whether it's animals, people or objects I enjoy the challenge of creating something visually interesting and dynamic through use of colours and multi layering techniques.
I If you could take a snapshot of a moment in a dream, what would it look like? Would it still make you feel the same way? Would the meaning be more clear? Or more convoluted? I hope to capture the essence of these ideas in my artwork and I continue to explore new ways to accomplish this.
PAST:
I grew up in a very creative family. My father is an artist, my mother spent a bunch of years making jewelry, and my stepfather is a potter. I decided at an early age not to become an artist in any way (as to avoid the struggle that always seemed real for making a living) and in school I took band instead of art, and decided I’d become an architect. That was a fleeting thought, and off I went to film school instead and got a career in film and television as a props person. After a bunch of years I figured it might be OK to do a few creative things, just for fun. So I started making and recording music (released 3 albums), then shot a few music videos, then started making furniture, then started making didgeridoos, and then started doing paintings, and now here I am, smiling away making this website.
The TECHNIQUE (if you can call it that):
As a self taught artist I tend to paint most of my paintings using various sized pieces of scrap hardwood floor offcuts to apply the paint, and then shape it using pallet knives and the occasional brush for good measure. I end up applying many layers, and often paint over the original version several times until I feel it's finished, either masking off the bits I want to keep, or scraping away the fresh paint to reveal little pieces from below that I don't want to lose. Once I'm happy with the basic look of the piece I'll start adding more details and highlighting the various shapes that I feel need to be brought to the forefront.