DAVID MARTIN BLACKWELL - ARTIST
EDUCATION
Louisiana Tech University - Art & Architecture 1975 – 1979
Louisiana Tech University - Continuing Art Education 1988 – 2010
EXPERIENCE
- DM Blackwell Designs - Custom Murals & Finishes 2004 – 2016
Serving Houston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland
- Louisiana Tech University - Continuing Art Education & Assistant Instructor 1988 – 2010
To M. Douglas Walton (Professional Artist) activity planning, scheduling, one on one student interaction focusing on elements of design, drawing skills, composition & color, watercolor and acrylic painting.
- Watercolor Art Society of Houston, Houston, Texas (Instructor) 1980 – 2012
Watercolor and acrylic painting, composition, elements of design, application & techniques, 2008 Critique Group Facilitator. Review / Evaluate / Encourage students work for estethic & comceptual value. Hosting well know Artist as Respected contributors.
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design for Major Engineering Firms Houston, Texas 1981 - 12/2001
AutoCAD and Microstation / Software Training Specalist / Production & Quality Control / Client Relations
EXHIBITIONS
-Betz Gallery ~ Houston, Texas ~ Four Man Show ~ 02/2011
-Artopia ~ Houston, Texas ~ 01/2011
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Monthly Show ~ 01/2011
-Block 7 ~ Houston, Texas ~ 01/2010
-Regina Gallery ~ Houston Texas ~ 11/2009 & 02/2010
-Eastman Gallery Group ~ Houston Texas ~ 02/2008
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Retrospective Men Achieving ~ 03/1993
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Passages ~ Two Man Show ~ 06/1988
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
-Abita Springs Plen Air Exhibits ~ 2021 thru 2025
-Southwest Watercolor Society ~ 45th Annual Membership ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 31st International ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Annual Membership ~ 10/2003
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 16th International ~ 04/1992
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 12th International ~ 04/1988
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Fall Membership ~ 10/1988
-Southwest Watercolor Society ~ Dallas Texas ~ 15th Annual Membership Exhibition ~ 10/1978
-Louisiana Watercolor Society ~ International ~ 12/1978
AWARDS
-WAS Houston ~ 31st International Exhibition 5th Place ~ Board of Directors ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Merchandise Award ~ 10/2003
-Louisiana Tech University ~ 25th Anniversary Encounter ~ 3rd Merit Award ~ 07/2001
-Louisiana Tech University ~ 25th Anniversary Encounter ~ 1st Place - Best of Show Award ~ 07/2001
-Louisiana Tech University ~ Color Encounter ~ 2nd Merit Award ~ 08/1998
-WAS Houston ~ Fall Membership Exhibition ~ 10/1988
-WAS Houston ~ 12th International Exhibition ~ 2nd Place ~ 04/1988
-Louisiana Watercolor Society ~ International Exhibition ~ 12/1978
EDUCATION
Louisiana Tech University - Art & Architecture 1975 – 1979
Louisiana Tech University - Continuing Art Education 1988 – 2010
EXPERIENCE
- DM Blackwell Designs - Custom Murals & Finishes 2004 – 2016
Serving Houston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland
- Louisiana Tech University - Continuing Art Education & Assistant Instructor 1988 – 2010
To M. Douglas Walton (Professional Artist) activity planning, scheduling, one on one student interaction focusing on elements of design, drawing skills, composition & color, watercolor and acrylic painting.
- Watercolor Art Society of Houston, Houston, Texas (Instructor) 1980 – 2012
Watercolor and acrylic painting, composition, elements of design, application & techniques, 2008 Critique Group Facilitator. Review / Evaluate / Encourage students work for estethic & comceptual value. Hosting well know Artist as Respected contributors.
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design for Major Engineering Firms Houston, Texas 1981 - 12/2001
AutoCAD and Microstation / Software Training Specalist / Production & Quality Control / Client Relations
EXHIBITIONS
-Betz Gallery ~ Houston, Texas ~ Four Man Show ~ 02/2011
-Artopia ~ Houston, Texas ~ 01/2011
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Monthly Show ~ 01/2011
-Block 7 ~ Houston, Texas ~ 01/2010
-Regina Gallery ~ Houston Texas ~ 11/2009 & 02/2010
-Eastman Gallery Group ~ Houston Texas ~ 02/2008
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Retrospective Men Achieving ~ 03/1993
-Watercolor Art Society of Houston ~ Passages ~ Two Man Show ~ 06/1988
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
-Abita Springs Plen Air Exhibits ~ 2021 thru 2025
-Southwest Watercolor Society ~ 45th Annual Membership ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 31st International ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Annual Membership ~ 10/2003
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 16th International ~ 04/1992
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ 12th International ~ 04/1988
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Fall Membership ~ 10/1988
-Southwest Watercolor Society ~ Dallas Texas ~ 15th Annual Membership Exhibition ~ 10/1978
-Louisiana Watercolor Society ~ International ~ 12/1978
AWARDS
-WAS Houston ~ 31st International Exhibition 5th Place ~ Board of Directors ~ 03/2008
-Watercolor Art Society Houston ~ Merchandise Award ~ 10/2003
-Louisiana Tech University ~ 25th Anniversary Encounter ~ 3rd Merit Award ~ 07/2001
-Louisiana Tech University ~ 25th Anniversary Encounter ~ 1st Place - Best of Show Award ~ 07/2001
-Louisiana Tech University ~ Color Encounter ~ 2nd Merit Award ~ 08/1998
-WAS Houston ~ Fall Membership Exhibition ~ 10/1988
-WAS Houston ~ 12th International Exhibition ~ 2nd Place ~ 04/1988
-Louisiana Watercolor Society ~ International Exhibition ~ 12/1978