Dave Benning Arts: Celebrity Painting, Portraits of Musicians, Commissioned Paintings of Athletes
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Feb 4th / 10 - Gene Simmons The event at Rock Star Gallery in Scottsdale Arizona went very well. Dave was fortunate enough to meet Gene and spend some time with him. "Gene is ...Read More |
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Jan 31st / 10 - Georges St Pierre Painting The second painting in the UFC Series of 5 Greats. GSP. One of the true Legends of the Sport, Georges St Pierre, a Great Canadian Fighter. 24 x 36 ...Read More |
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Jan 29th / 10 - UFC paintings. Series of 5. Dave has recently started a series of 5 Great UFC Fighters. This first one depicts BJ Penn. The images are all acrylic on canvas and are each 24" x ...Read More |
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Jan 22nd / 10 - Sebastian Kruger Workshop Dave is very excited that he will be one of 30 people going to Santa Barbara in May to study with the great Sebastian Kruger. Kruger is one of the gr ...Read More |
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Nov 26th / 09 - Rock Star Gallery Event On Monday Nov 30th Dave will be attending the Official Tour stop for the Gene Simmons Axe Bass promotion and signing. He is fortunate enough to have ...Read More |
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Oct 21st / 09 - Gene Simmons This painting of Gene Simmons by Dave is 30" x 40" and depicts Gene in a classic live Kiss stage moment. Wearing the famous armor as his alter ego ...Read More |
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Oct 19th / 09 - Roots Rock Rhythm Dave has been fortunate enough to have the chance to display some of his Paintings at the Shore 104 FM radio station, Vancouvers newest FM Station, ow ...Read More |
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Oct 15th / 09 - Robert Johnson The 5th Painting in the 27 club series depicts Blues legend and pioneer Robert Johnson. The original member of the club, Johnson was supposedly poiso ...Read More |
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Oct 3rd / 09 - Janis Joplin The 4th piece released for view to the site of the 27Club series depicts Janis Joplin. The painting is 40" x 40". Dave was really pleased with thi ...Read More |
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Sep 20th / 09 - Wine and Cheese evening Vancouver. Dave will be exhibiting a selection of work at Ginger 62 on September 24th 2009 for an event called "Come to your Senses" an evening of Wine, Art, F ...Read More |
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Sep 17th / 09 - Jim Morrison Here is the third painting in the 27 Club Series. Jim Morrison. This painting is 36" x 48" and depicts a dark intense Jim Morrison. Morrison was ...Read More |
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Sep 8th / 09 - Marilyn Monroe As part of the Leighdon Gallery Exhibition for September, Dave also did this piece entitled "Bye Bye Baby" a 60" x 36" painting of the Iconic Mari ...Read More |
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Sep 5th / 09 - Kurt Cobain Dave's Gallery reception on the 4th Sept was a great success. Until now only the Hendrix piece was released for viewing. The exhibition at The Leig ...Read More |
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Aug 30th / 09 - September Exhibition For the month of September Dave will be part of a group show at the Leighdon Studio Gallery on West 3rd in Vancouver. He will be showing up to 7 bran ...Read More |
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Aug 5th / 09 - YOU TUBE Video Make sure you check out my video page for a short You Tube video showing a small selection of Dave's Work. Check back aga ...Read More |
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May 8th / 09 - Tiger Woods auctioned Wireless Wave TWU 15th Annual Golf Tournament at Westwood Plateau Golf Course was a great success. Dave actually painted this Tiger Woods on location ...Read More |
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May 5th / 09 - Gallery Representation Dave is pleased to announce that Leighdon Studio Gallery on West 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC will be representing him. The Gallery showcases BC Artists to ...Read More |
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Apr 14th / 09 - Neil Young This 40" x 40" Original by Dave can now be seen in the Acoustic Department of Long & McQuade, Terminal Ave, Vancouver. "I like this painting becau ...Read More |
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Apr 2nd / 09 - John Coltranes Mic A different painting than Dave usually does... This "portrait" depicts the RCA type 77-DX Poly-directional Microphone. This particular image shows ...Read More |
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Mar 31st / 09 - Laurel & Hardy in chalk Dave's latest addition to the Icons and Movie Legends page is one he has had for a while... This 5ft x 3 1/2ft chalk on chalk board drawing was don ...Read More |
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Mar 24th / 09 - Neil Young Painting After many requests Dave has produced a 40" x 40" painting of Neil Young. "I have always enjoyed Neil Youngs music from back in the day with Bu ...Read More |
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Mar 19th / 09 - New - Icons & Movie Legends Here at last the new section of the site... Icons and Movie Legends. Dave has wanted to add this for a while and now you can enjoy the new section ...Read More |
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Mar 13th / 09 - Keith Moon Keith Moon the drummer for The Who was probably more known for his destructive behavior than his drumming. This painting by Dave celebrates more the ...Read More |
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Mar 12th / 09 - Stevie Ray Vaughan As part of the Long & McQuade display Dave has added this the latest painting, Blues Guitar Legend, Stevie Ray Vaughan. "This series of paintings ha ...Read More |
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Mar 5th / 09 - John Coltrane This painting of John Coltrane was inspired by the Miles Davis piece. Dave says, "Coltrane and Davis were the jazz icons of their time. He influence ...Read More |
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Mar 4th / 09 - Itzhak Perlman Adding to the scope of Musical Icons, Dave has recently finished this painting of World renound Violist, and conductor Itzhak Perlman. "My musical i ...Read More |
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Feb 19th / 09 - Long & McQuade Music Display Canada's leading retailer of Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, and Lessons, Long & McQuade are displaying Original works of Art by Dave Benning. Wit ...Read More |
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Feb 19th / 09 - Hendrix displayed where he belongs Original Jimi Hendrix painting by Dave shown here displayed in the Guitar section of the Terminal Ave, Vancouver location of Long & McQuade. " I am v ...Read More |
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Feb 10th / 09 - Lennon, McCartney Dave has just completed a black and white painting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The image was taken from a live performance in 1964 and depicts ...Read More |
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Feb 8th / 09 - New Hendrix Monterey Painting A new Hendrix painting by Dave Benning captures an exciting moment in time from the legendary Monterey concert in black and white depicting of one of ...Read More |
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Jan 25th / 09 - President Barack Obama Portrait With the recent historical events in the US, Dave Benning was inspired to create this portrait of President Barack Obama. This is the first of a new ...Read More |
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Jan 24th / 09 - Paintings exhibited Lickerish Lounge downtown Vancouver has upwards of 10 original Dave Benning paintings on display, all musically themed. The Lounge on Davie and Hornb ...Read More |
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Nov 29th / 08 - The Rat Pack collection As well as the Delta blues collection, Dave Benning has painted the Rat Pack series in black and white acrylic on canvas. The series consists of 3 pi ...Read More |
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Nov 25th / 08 - Delta Blues Collection Dave has started a new Delta Blues Collection. The first in the series depicting the Legendary Robert Johnson. Dave will be completing 4 legends in ...Read More |
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Oct 3rd / 08 - Painting auctioned for Canuck Place Original Trevor Linden painting by Dave Benning was auctioned off to raise money for Canuck Place, on October 17th 2008. The painting raised a consid ...Read More |
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Aug 14th / 08 - Grant Fuhr and Dave Benning Dave Benning pictured here with NHL Hockey Hall of Famer, Grant Fuhr at the Celebs for kids fundraiser. ...Read More |
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Aug 14th / 08 - Brad May and Dave Benning Brad May from the Anaheim Ducks pictured here with Dave Benning at the Celebs for Kids auction in Vancouver ...Read More |
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Aug 14th / 08 - Pat Quinn signs portrait by Dave Benning Mr Pat Quinn was kind enough to sign the portrait of himself painted by Dave Benning at a charity event held at the Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver. Th ...Read More |
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Aug 14th / 08 - Glen Sather with Dave Benning Mr Glen Sather, GM of the New York Rangers, was kind enough to sign a portrait of himself by artist Dave Benning at the Celebs for kids charity event ...Read More |
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