David Langevin Works

Bio

David Langevin currently lives and paints in Kamloops British Columbia, and his art is represented in galleries across the country.

The stillness of his wilderness landscapes is juxtaposed with the dramatic play of his compositional elements, light and color. Contrast is the underlying theme in all of David’s paintings. This talented draftsman uses a profound knowledge of materials and techniques combined with a brilliant sense of design and drama to create striking renditions of the Canadian wilderness.

David Langevin is a modern-day Old Master, an impeccable craftsman with innate talent.  “When I looked at the paintings of the Old Masters, I saw in their work something that I did not see in modern art. Nothing in my education or experience as a painter could help me understand how they achieved the effects that they did. I wanted that. I wanted to know I could achieve any effect that I could imagine. I wanted complete expressive freedom…”

David began drawing and painting before starting school. After receiving a BFA from the University of Ottawa his restless desire to perfect his skills led him to continue his studies and research at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Canadian Conservation Institute of Ottawa, and McGill University where he obtained a master’s degree in art education. After spending several years teaching art, David continues to lecture and give workshops on the “Craft of Painting”.

David was born and raised in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, and since 1992 has been living in British Columbia where he finds an endless supply of inspiration for his art.