Welcome

This is the online portal allowing you the inside look at the work of marine wildlife artist David A. Wirth. Here you can find out more about his travels, lifestyle, and of course, his beautiful art!

What's Going On

Keys to Life

Studio of Art opened its doors in July. David and his good friend Pasta Pantaleo, renown inshore/offshore artist, have opened a working studio/gallery were David and Pasta are taking another step up the path. Here's what Dave has to say about it:

"Our intensions are to really live it, we fish, dive, hunt, outdoor adventure and then recreate what we live. This Studio of Art is a place were we get to make it happen and the public is welcome to watch. I am already making sculptures in the new shop using local 'hurricane dropped' hardwoods, Button wood, Mahogany, Cameroon just to name a few."

"Pasta and I are hosting some of the Keys local artisans using mediums such as glass, copper, photography. I plan on working in the Keys 5 to 6 months a year, Maui shop and the So. California studios the other, local style."

The "Keys to Life" Studio of Art is located at 84771 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, FL 33036. You can contact Pasta at 954-290-4262 or David at 951-551-3594.

Western Outdoor News/Mercury 2007 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament
November 7-10, 2007

David is back on board as this year's featured artist for this incredible tuna tournament and charity fundraiser.

"Last year was so much fun, wow like a 318 lb. Giant Yellowfin Tuna on the rope as I got out of my taxi, what a sight."
Click here to see more.

"We also were blessed with Great Friends in Cabo who we get to give back to by raising over $21,000 by auctioning my sculptures and other cool items. Every bit of that went to the 'Los Ninos del Capitan.' This is a local children's day care/school were kids can be safe have fun, eat good meals and learn how to take care of them selves. It's truly an honor to help this community. It's the real deal down here.

This year I am creating a Wahoo and Bull Dorado chasing a bait and a lure to celebrate the new Wahoo Dorado Optional Big Money side pot, and that is the name of the piece "Wahoo Dorado Optional." This piece will blow you guys away this year. HOOWEE!"

What's New

New Bronze Line on Fire

"I have been creating new and resurrecting fantastically animated Bronze sculptures and working on several new sculpture concepts, colors and shapes to bring to life to what I see.

Yeah, you can say I am exited to share this new line of work."

David is pouring a new work of art every month at the foundry in Santa Ana, CA and the quality of this work is unsurpassed. This new concept of Marine Fine Art is being made in "ultra limited editions."

"I like to make the editions form 10 to 30 it keeps the art , well art not a production line made item." This caption is a piece named "MAHI" in the Patina stage. When finished he has a brilliant gold patina with its translucent watery reflections and mirror glass finish.

Maui Shop - Island gives up some BIG OLD TREES

Unbelievable wood was available to those who could put it to use before it was grinded up at the local rubbish yard on Maui's North Shore. I was working on some commissioned sculptures for a few weeks in December and along came one big storm. The worst in 25 years my local friends remarked.

There really isn't much wood to be had on the Island and when a tree comes down most wood workers know about it so when there was hundreds of trees all down at the same time all they could do is chop it up and grind into compost. COMPOST!! Sheesh that makes my head spin.

Mango, Macadamia Nut, Koa , Monkey Pod, and Cook Pine all lined up in huge piles to be grinded up! So I save and rescue the coolest looking pieces I can load up...and away we go.

Press Update

The Miami Boat Show

The Maimi International Boat Show was fantastic this year. Check out the video on World of Boating/NavQuest of David discussing his work. You can create an account and vote for David's video!

Worldwide Angler Magazine Featured Artist

Check out the current issue of Worldwide Angler magazine online for an article featuring David and his work.

You can also view the article here.

Wildlife Art Magazine

Wildlife Art magazine is currently running their conservation issue and David has been selected to be the "Giants of the Sea" marine artist/conservation advocate.

I am totally honored by this article. It is very satisfying as an artist to be recognized for your work, but to be able to spread the word on saving the world's fish habitats and big fish is really great.

Click here to read article (15MB PDF file).
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