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Spring Creek - Brookie etching by Dave Chapple
Artist: Dave Chapple, USA
Media: Etching
Edition: 350
Image Size: 10 1/2" x 10"
Description:
Spring Creek - Brookie etching by Dave Chapple A bout withrheumatic fever meant that ten year old Dave Chapple was confined to bed formany months. During this time he dreamed of the days he'd spent in the Sierrasand studied many bird books. He had already won several school sponsored artcontests and decided to use the time to develop his natural artistic talent.The books and his pencil were his constant companions. Like mostyoung boys, Chapple dreamed of participating again in sports but was notpermitted to exercise strenuously because of the illness. Eventually, itoccurred to him that kickers did little running, and he saw that as thesolution to his problem. As indrawing, Chapple found that 'practice makes perfect' in punting. After anappearance in the Sugar Bowl as a college senior, he was drafted by the San Francisco 49rs. Later,he was acquired by the Los Angeles Rams, and in 1972, as an All-Pro Punter, ledthe league in punting and set an NFL record for the longest punt. During theoff season, Chapple pursued his interest in the wild by studying taxidermy. Hehas first- hand knowledge of bird anatomy that few can claim. And today heholds state collecting permits as he continues to gather specimens for theSanta Barbara Natural History Museum. His love forfine line work and growing demand for his work led Chapple to explore etchingas a medium. Beginning with single-plate, one color etchings, he eventuallydeveloped muiti-color pieces. Now he has the freedom to combine the single andmulti-plate image with hand-tinting to achieve the same delicate style that isapparent in his painting. A punter who retired at the height of his career,Chapple made a conscious decision to pursue art with all the dedication andsingle-mindedness that football had taught him. Today he feels that the twocareers demanded many of the same personal characteristics. "Both demandunusual self-discipline and self-confidence. Painting, like punting, meansendless hours of solitude - working alone with perfection as the ultimategoal." Although it is certain that he will continue to develop as anartist, one glance is enough to tell that he has indeed reached his goal. Chapple, wholives with his wife Nanci and their two children in Orange County , California ,has been extremely active with Ducks Unlimited for several years and donateswork annually for fund raising purposes. A three-time finalist in the California duck stampcontest, Chapple has accepted invitations to exhibit at the prestigious LeighYawkey Woodson Bird Art Show in Wausau , Wisconsin and at the EastonWaterfowl Festival in Maryland .He is recognized internationally as a fine, established wildlife artist, andhis work is in continuing demand by private collectors, sportsmen, galleriesand corporations alike.
Artist: Dave Chapple, USA
Media: Etching
Edition: 350
Image Size: 10 1/2" x 10"
Description:
Spring Creek - Brookie etching by Dave Chapple A bout withrheumatic fever meant that ten year old Dave Chapple was confined to bed formany months. During this time he dreamed of the days he'd spent in the Sierrasand studied many bird books. He had already won several school sponsored artcontests and decided to use the time to develop his natural artistic talent.The books and his pencil were his constant companions. Like mostyoung boys, Chapple dreamed of participating again in sports but was notpermitted to exercise strenuously because of the illness. Eventually, itoccurred to him that kickers did little running, and he saw that as thesolution to his problem. As indrawing, Chapple found that 'practice makes perfect' in punting. After anappearance in the Sugar Bowl as a college senior, he was drafted by the San Francisco 49rs. Later,he was acquired by the Los Angeles Rams, and in 1972, as an All-Pro Punter, ledthe league in punting and set an NFL record for the longest punt. During theoff season, Chapple pursued his interest in the wild by studying taxidermy. Hehas first- hand knowledge of bird anatomy that few can claim. And today heholds state collecting permits as he continues to gather specimens for theSanta Barbara Natural History Museum. His love forfine line work and growing demand for his work led Chapple to explore etchingas a medium. Beginning with single-plate, one color etchings, he eventuallydeveloped muiti-color pieces. Now he has the freedom to combine the single andmulti-plate image with hand-tinting to achieve the same delicate style that isapparent in his painting. A punter who retired at the height of his career,Chapple made a conscious decision to pursue art with all the dedication andsingle-mindedness that football had taught him. Today he feels that the twocareers demanded many of the same personal characteristics. "Both demandunusual self-discipline and self-confidence. Painting, like punting, meansendless hours of solitude - working alone with perfection as the ultimategoal." Although it is certain that he will continue to develop as anartist, one glance is enough to tell that he has indeed reached his goal. Chapple, wholives with his wife Nanci and their two children in Orange County , California ,has been extremely active with Ducks Unlimited for several years and donateswork annually for fund raising purposes. A three-time finalist in the California duck stampcontest, Chapple has accepted invitations to exhibit at the prestigious LeighYawkey Woodson Bird Art Show in Wausau , Wisconsin and at the EastonWaterfowl Festival in Maryland .He is recognized internationally as a fine, established wildlife artist, andhis work is in continuing demand by private collectors, sportsmen, galleriesand corporations alike.