About David Messer, artist and photographer

A native Alaskan of Inupiaq descent, his childhood years were experienced overseas. Perhaps it was the exotic imagery and experiences of far away places subconsciously embedded in his mind that sparked his passion for sketching at the age of six.

He has pursued drawing and technical illustrating since then, both professionally and as a hobby. Throughout youth and collegiate schooling (the Art Institute of Pittsburgh), his course work led to a creative career including graphics design, photography, topographic design (photogrammetry), and computer aided design (CAD) drafting.

David's photographs and content have been published on several websites including AOL^TM. His photography was recently included in a national EPA publication. David's book, New Orleans: A Post-Katrina Photo Essay, was selected as a 2007 National Trust for Historic Preservation fund raising item. Additional details and book orders may be found online at: www.helpingrebuildneworleans.com.

David's artistic inspiration comes from work by William Christenberry, Ansel Adams, and Andy Warhol. He is now experimenting with mixed media to include oil paintings, watercolors, and photographic digital prints (giclées).

"My art is best described as a capture of technical detail converted to a sense of free-flowing movement and vibrant colors." - David Messer

Official Website: www.CypressCreekArt.com