Bennet Galleries Nashville

David Arms

Even though David Arms is considered a self-taught artist, his career path has supplied many of the “layers” of who he is today as a fine artist. For many years, he has been one of the leading special event designers in the country, producing award winning corporate and social events from coast to coast – including Nashville 's Swan Ball. In 1997, he was presented the “Award of Excellence” by the Special Events Magazine for his outstanding designs and contributions to the events industry. Of the award, he says: “This was a natural transition for me. I have always looked at an event as art and art as an event.” After receiving the award, he chose to devote himself fulltime to his fine arts career.

David's work is best known for its trademark use of texture and selective use of rich color, and the ability to create compositions that simplify a subject to its essence. The unique paintings created by Arms are not only incredible; the attention that is given to each piece is evident in the final result.

For several years now, David has been focusing his artistic attention on thoughts of hope and renewal. In a time of great adversity, these are positive aspects of life that bring light in the darkness. In much of his work David uses symbols to express these thoughts, symbols that have been used in art throughout history such as the bird, nest and egg. David states, "As I process the emotions of situations myself, I am allowed help and healing through the process of my work, and I hope that while others process their emotions, I could, through my work, provide for them images of hope".

David Arms is a Self-taught artist, whose paintings can be found in private collections and note worthy publications. Once experiencing his works one dose leave encouraged to think on what is good, noble and true.