The Artistic Foundation of David Bates Born in Dallas, United States, David Bates is an American artist who has dedicated his career to a diverse range of mediums. His academic journey in the arts began at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a BFA degree in 1975, followed by an MFA degree in 1978 from the same institution. His creative output is characterized by a focus on Texas-themed subjects, including paintings, prints,…
Scroll through David Bates's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
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