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Artist, David Lizanetz, is a native to his current home in the southwest desert. Nurtured by creative parents, his intrinsic artistic talents were fueled early on and began to make their presence known at a very young age. David was blazing through coloring and activity books and sketching the figments of his youthful mind at a rate that far exceeded most other children his age. It was immediately evident that David had a propensity for the arts. He was always drawing in school, often times getting caught for not giving the teacher his full attention, but instead living in a dream world that he was creating line by line on paper. As he moved on in his academic career, Lizanetz took as many art classes as his high school offered; the encouragement that he received from his instructors kept him driven towards a higher education in art and possibly a career with constant words of praise and amazement at such commitment from an adolescent.

David pursued further education in the arts by attending Arizona State University. He took an evenhanded approach to open his mind to all corners of the art world by taking classes in sculpture, ceramics, lithography, and wood carving as well as drawing and painting. Initially, the artist was drawn to graphic design and drafting, but these modes proved to be too inexpressive for his taste. During this time, he began to turn to illustration as a result of figure study courses and was introduced to such illustrative masters as Burne Hogarth and John Buscema for their dynamic and innovative line work. His love of illustration grew into a passion for fine art and painting, which is where his focus lies today. Throughout his college career, his work was entered in various juried art shows on which awards were won on numerous occasions; his work was also displayed in local restaurants and cafes and purchased for private collections.

Lizanetz’s influences, stylistically, are vast and stretch across the centuries of art history. He draws inspiration and inventiveness from the masters of the Renaissance era; it is the innovative approach to handling the human figure demonstrated by Michelangelo, Titian, and Raphael that make the steps taken in this period so unsurpassed to the artist. Branching down the tree of leaders in the great movements are the masters of the 20th century, such as Dali, Warhol, Schiele, and Rockwell for both their graphic courage and abandonment of the going directive that make them stand out, in David’s opinion. “I don’t like to limit myself. I have learned to appreciate all art styles and to extract inspiration from a variety of artists,” says Lizanetz. It is in this collection of diverse artistic figures that Lizanetz gains depth and connects with his own creations.

David has come to both enjoy and specialize many different genres, but has found a knack painting serene landscapes. While the artist has said of his own artwork, “my personal style changes every day,” the end result is always one that leaves the onlooker with a sense of relaxation and tranquility. Lizanetz’s style is best described as transitional; traditional imagery painted in a contemporized style. Soft, ethereal trees masked by mist call to mind morning meadows and Tuscan country sides while white picket fences evoke a sense of home and security to viewers.

Lizanetz is always seeking new avenues for expression and is constantly striving to reinvent his style and keep his look fresh. David is currently painting for Rosenbaum Fine Art where he is enjoying a philosophy of genuine focus on the artist, flexibility, and national exposure. When he isn’t painting, David takes pleasure in spending time with his wife watching movies, antiquing, hiking, roller-blading, and playing with their Jack Russell Terrier named Lily. As for the future, David says, “Only my paintbrush knows what the future has in store for me.”

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