About Dave Darpinian

Dave (Bella Vista, AR) is a multi-faceted artist. He has an extensive 30-year background in metalworks, including custom knives, welded sculpture, jewelry, and silversmithing. He has been a repousse artist for the past seven years, hammering organic forms into copper and fine silver. 4 years ago he began his journey in urban sketching with workshops at Crystal Bridges, as well as many online workshops focusing on perspective, sketchbooking, printmaking, and using multiple marking techniques.