As a kid I didn’t have the greatest self confidence but what I did like doing was sketching cartoon pictures and comic books. I didn’t do much art as an adult. My wife would come to me to do sketches for a work project which I did thinking not too much about it.
About 6 years ago I really felt prompted to take up an art class. I began with portraiture and found it so hard I almost gave up but remember the art teacher saying even if I thought the art was not good to push through until you are happier with it. That was the best advice he gave me as I never looked back and then did a painting class.
Since then I have published two art books of my art, photography and poetry. I received a District Commander’s commendation for art work that I painted in cell A7. I was one of ten people selected from hundreds of applicants. I focused on a message of freedom and hope wanting to encourage people that their stay was only temporary. The art complimented magazines I had placed in the cells from Crime2Christ with testimonies from those who had their lives turned around by Jesus. I have sold art work in America, Australia and New Zealand and enjoy occasionally gifting art to people.
If you wish to follow my art you can find me on Facebook davidlaumatiaart and Instagram davidlaumatiaart
I can also be contacted for commissioned work or copies of my art at david.laumatia@gmail.com