David's current work explores the fear of exposure and anxiety of loss against our innate curiosity and search for harmony. Security and isolation, reflection and inertia, influence and conviction are themes. His paintings have been juried into select shows regionally including Summit Art Space and The Butler Institute of American Art and most recently Group Ten Gallery. His professional design work has been awarded and recognized by several publications and professional organizations, and his master’s thesis was published in the United States, Netherlands and China.

He holds a Master of Arts degree from Syracuse University and degrees from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Youngstown State University where he also served as Adjunct Professor. He has lectured at various colleges in the United States and globally, including: Kent State University, Kendall College of Art & Design, Pennsylvania State University and The Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China.