David Zimmerman

“I push and pull between worlds, between heaven and earth, with so much in-between. This resonates with the conflict and balance of emotion within my pieces. Each painting evokes thoughts and feelings that are in tension, often creating a discomfort in the viewer. At the same time, they have an aesthetic harmony, a unified beauty that draws all the elements together. Light and dark palettes break into each other, crash over each other, and remain distinct as they come together.”

Biography
  • David Zimmerman

Meet David Zimmerman, whose art is a vibrant collision of inspiration and engagement. It all starts with a glance—a fleeting detail, a striking snapshot of everyday life. David’s keen eye fixates on texture and detail, often uncovering surprising beauty in the most ordinary moments.

But David’s art is more than mere reproduction; it’s a dynamic process that interacts with the initial spark of inspiration, transforming it in unexpected ways. His work thrives on juxtaposition, harmonizing the textures of disparate worlds—rock and bark, brick and moss, city and countryside—all blending in unexpected harmony.

In David’s creative journey, breaking free from the precision of pen-and-ink was pivotal. He sought to let art emerge organically from technique and material, embracing spontaneity and discovery. Thick, glossy materials form their own ridges and textures, reflecting hues and shapes beyond his initial intentions.

David’s interactive approach extends to the viewer, inviting touch and exploration. His works evolve as they’re viewed from different angles and lighting, merging the observer’s surroundings into the experience. It’s a fluid boundary between painting and participant, inviting context at every turn.

Using a mix of materials—gel mediums, oil paints, acrylics, and more—David crafts his creations on hardboard in wood frames, ensuring durability and quality. And with a life spent amidst Alberta’s rural landscapes, his love for mountain biking and camping infuses his work with a sense of adventure and discovery.

David resides in Bragg Creek, Alberta, with his wife and family, finding joy in every revelation and unexpected twist life brings.

View his previous work here.

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The Turning of Tables, original mixed media grizzly bear in the mountains painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
The Turning of Tables 40" X 60" (102cm X 152cm)
Asleep at the Wheel, original mixed media small bear painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Asleep at the Wheel
11" X 11" (28cm X 28cm)
Complex Waters by David Zimmerman
Complex Waters
20" X 37" (51cm X 94cm)
Deliberate Planning, original mixed media painting of a bear with a fish in his mouth by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Deliberate Planning
13.5" X 12" (34cm X 30cm)
Destiny Now, original mixed media painting of a black bear with a fish in his mouth by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Destiny Now
25" X 17" (64cm X 43cm)
Ground of Being, mixed media bear painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Ground of Being
37" X 28" (94cm X 71cm)
I See What You're Saying, mixed media tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
I See What You're Saying
37" X 8" (94cm X 20cm)
Lost Again, mixed media fawn painting by David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery +  Cast Glass Studio, Invermere BC
Lost Again
9" X 9" (23cm X 23cm)
Low Key, original mixed media small moose painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Low Key
11" X 11" (28cm X 28cm)
Mount Rundle, mixed media landscape painting by David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery + Cast Glass Studio, Invermere BC
Mount Rundle
36" X 40" (91cm X 102cm)
Not Long Ago, mixed media tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Not Long Ago
48" X 8" (122cm X 20cm)
On the Prowl, mixed media salmon fish painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
On the Prowl
20" X 37" (51cm X 94cm)
Radio Talk, mixed media bear painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Radio Talk
37" X 20.5" (94cm X 52cm)
Ride, mixed media narrow tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC
Ride
37" X 8" (94cm X 20cm)
Stay Quiet, mixed media treescape painting by David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery + Cast Glass Studio, Invermere BC
Stay Quiet
16" X 49" (41cm X 124cm)
Story Telling, mixed media bear painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Story Telling
16.5" X 8" (42cm X 20cm)
Suspended, original mixed media bear painting by David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere BC
SOLD
Suspended
9" X 9" (23cm X 23cm)
The Day Before, mixed media narrow tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC
The Day Before
60" X 7" (152cm X 18cm)
The Tall Ones, original mixed media landscape painting of Moraine Lake by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
SOLD
The Tall Ones
60" X 20" (152cm X 51cm)
Things that are Hidden, original mixed media small leaping fox painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC.
Things that are Hidden
11" X 11" (28cm X 28cm)
Uncharted, mixed media narrow tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC
Uncharted
25" X 3" (64cm X 8cm)
What's Happening Here, original mixed media bear painting by David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere BC
What's Happening Here
48.5" X 49" (123cm X 124cm)
Who are You Becoming, mixed media narrow tree painting by Canadian artist David Zimmerman | Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, BC
Who are You Becoming?
49" X 6" (124cm X 15cm)
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