DAVID SOUZA

I’m a PNW native living in Tacoma, Washington. I grew up in the Puget Sound area (with a 5 year stay in New York State). I am a visual artist focusing on watercolor paintings, polymer clay sculpture, and pen & ink drawings. My art often evokes a strong feeling by defying expectations, often blending the strange with the mundane. The results may be funny, grim, or inspiring; my portfolio covers an broad array of themes and emotions.

I show and sell art at galleries and local businesses, and am building up to working a booth at markets in the near future. I also teach workshops and classes for beginners looking to get into these media and enjoy making art accessible to new creators. I find this to be one of the most satisfying aspects of being an artist for me!

I’ve spent most of my life keeping my art a secret. Having recently overcome cancer, I feel like I was put here for this purpose and want to share what I have learned about myself and the world. Influences include Brian Froud, Tim Burton, Alphonse Mucha, Yoshitaka Amano, and Stephen Gammell among many others.