2025
Artist Comments
A sunlit meadow bursts with vibrant orange and yellow wildflowers, filling the foreground with warmth. A towering leafy oak surrounded by lush trees stands proudly in the background. Above, a soft blue sky with hints of pink clouds adds a gentle, dreamy touch.
About the Artist
Artist David Forks captures the serene beauty of Texas Trans-Pecos landscapes in his evocative artworks, focusing on the Big Bend region and the Hill Country. His works range from intricate details to loose and spontaneous brushstrokes. After his brother's passing and a profound encounter with mortality, David reflected on the fleeting nature of time and made a courageous decision to pursue his passion. "I quit my job as a designer and illustrator in Houston and moved to the small, slow-paced border town of Del Rio, Texas, where I am now living my dream," says David. He operates from his home studio filled with books, cameras, and computer equipment, occasionally venturing outdoors to paint. In his spare time, he enjoys road trips, housekeeping chores, and binge-watching movies.
Words that describe this painting: Texas, hill, country, Marble Falls, spring, wildflowers, oak trees, meadow, season, woods, impressionism, nature, oil painting, green
Wildflowers West of Marble Falls
David Forks
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
11 in. h x 14 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 9 oz.
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Artist Comments
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Artist Comments
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