戴子作 | Dave
@davidderflinger.bsky.social
New York Times worst selling artist,
workflow deoptimizer and acceptable public speaker
www.instagram.com/daveless_
workflow deoptimizer and acceptable public speaker
www.instagram.com/daveless_
Trying, in my own way, to say 'Hey, I'm here!'.
One, insignificant, all-encompassing painting at a time.
One, insignificant, all-encompassing painting at a time.
June 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Trying, in my own way, to say 'Hey, I'm here!'.
One, insignificant, all-encompassing painting at a time.
One, insignificant, all-encompassing painting at a time.
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It’s done. I painted this piece with some intention in mind. In my paintings, I’m always focusing on atmosphere and mood. I wanted to ilustrate the moment of abandoning a home or leaving something precious behind, whatever reason caused that.
Oil painting on linen canvas.
160 x 90 cm (63’ x 35’)
Oil painting on linen canvas.
160 x 90 cm (63’ x 35’)
May 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s done. I painted this piece with some intention in mind. In my paintings, I’m always focusing on atmosphere and mood. I wanted to ilustrate the moment of abandoning a home or leaving something precious behind, whatever reason caused that.
Oil painting on linen canvas.
160 x 90 cm (63’ x 35’)
Oil painting on linen canvas.
160 x 90 cm (63’ x 35’)
Page from the small moleskin sketchbook — Enough is knowing when more adds nothing
May 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Page from the small moleskin sketchbook — Enough is knowing when more adds nothing
Having better ideas, it turns out, is a mountain on its own.
April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Having better ideas, it turns out, is a mountain on its own.
Currently the most beautifully orchestrated piece of scrap paper in my inventory.
January 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Currently the most beautifully orchestrated piece of scrap paper in my inventory.
Silly Sunday Doodles.
January 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Silly Sunday Doodles.
I usually suck big time at value sketches - I do them, with full knowledge that I will absolutely disregard them throughout the process.
This is me trying to do better.
This is me trying to do better.
January 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I usually suck big time at value sketches - I do them, with full knowledge that I will absolutely disregard them throughout the process.
This is me trying to do better.
This is me trying to do better.
Cheers from the studio :)
January 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Cheers from the studio :)
Textures in a pretty light.
January 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Textures in a pretty light.
My anxiety monster is one of constant medical self analysis - always watching always warry.
January 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My anxiety monster is one of constant medical self analysis - always watching always warry.
Money corrupts art.
I have a hard time imagining this not being true.
I have a hard time imagining this not being true.
January 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Money corrupts art.
I have a hard time imagining this not being true.
I have a hard time imagining this not being true.
I've always struggled a lot with color.
This study turns me a bit more optimistic about what might be possible.
This study turns me a bit more optimistic about what might be possible.
January 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I've always struggled a lot with color.
This study turns me a bit more optimistic about what might be possible.
This study turns me a bit more optimistic about what might be possible.
2024 has been a great year when it comes to painting and god damn I'm looking forward to continue that energy in 2025.
Show me your favorites of the last year - would love to see some.
Show me your favorites of the last year - would love to see some.
January 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
2024 has been a great year when it comes to painting and god damn I'm looking forward to continue that energy in 2025.
Show me your favorites of the last year - would love to see some.
Show me your favorites of the last year - would love to see some.
Two of my favourite pieces this year: monochrome, acrylic ink-wash paintings for fictional book covers (one can dream, right?)
December 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Two of my favourite pieces this year: monochrome, acrylic ink-wash paintings for fictional book covers (one can dream, right?)
Two years ago, my friend's dad visited Nepal to climb the Ama Dablam. While successfully doing so is impressive enough, the real deal here is that he was also documenting the process for a charity event that later gathered a respectable sum of money to go to the organisation ChildVision Nepal.
(1/4)
(1/4)
December 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Two years ago, my friend's dad visited Nepal to climb the Ama Dablam. While successfully doing so is impressive enough, the real deal here is that he was also documenting the process for a charity event that later gathered a respectable sum of money to go to the organisation ChildVision Nepal.
(1/4)
(1/4)
References really carried my artworks for the last few years and while I think good picture references will stay an integral part of my process, breaking free from the constrains they come with feels like an important step.
I put en emphasis on drawing more without reference and it helps a lot.
I put en emphasis on drawing more without reference and it helps a lot.
December 17, 2024 at 11:05 AM
References really carried my artworks for the last few years and while I think good picture references will stay an integral part of my process, breaking free from the constrains they come with feels like an important step.
I put en emphasis on drawing more without reference and it helps a lot.
I put en emphasis on drawing more without reference and it helps a lot.
Mother Nature
Acrylic ink, digital
This one definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted, but it was a nice opportunity to experiment with digital textures.
The process involved fun and creative steps, such as cropping the frame by literally sawing pieces off the canvas - might have been a first.
Acrylic ink, digital
This one definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted, but it was a nice opportunity to experiment with digital textures.
The process involved fun and creative steps, such as cropping the frame by literally sawing pieces off the canvas - might have been a first.
December 16, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Mother Nature
Acrylic ink, digital
This one definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted, but it was a nice opportunity to experiment with digital textures.
The process involved fun and creative steps, such as cropping the frame by literally sawing pieces off the canvas - might have been a first.
Acrylic ink, digital
This one definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted, but it was a nice opportunity to experiment with digital textures.
The process involved fun and creative steps, such as cropping the frame by literally sawing pieces off the canvas - might have been a first.
Gentle reminder, if you are #art interested and don't yet know of THU, to go and check out their sketchbook series where each time a different artist walks you through one/some of their sketchbook(s).
This one is with a personal favorite of mine, Donato Giancola.
( @donatoarts.bsky.social )
This one is with a personal favorite of mine, Donato Giancola.
( @donatoarts.bsky.social )
The Sketchbook Series | Donato Giancola
YouTube video by Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Gentle reminder, if you are #art interested and don't yet know of THU, to go and check out their sketchbook series where each time a different artist walks you through one/some of their sketchbook(s).
This one is with a personal favorite of mine, Donato Giancola.
( @donatoarts.bsky.social )
This one is with a personal favorite of mine, Donato Giancola.
( @donatoarts.bsky.social )
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The Willow Knight - from Obliskura
December 10, 2024 at 4:12 PM
The Willow Knight - from Obliskura
Looks like I'll be attending this workshop next year.
I am stoked, to say the least.
I am stoked, to say the least.
I will do a graphite workshop in May 2025 in Seville. Please follow the link if you are interested. Hope to see you there!
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La Galería Roja |
Pencil Techniques Workshop with Joao Ruas.
La Galería Roja |
Pencil Techniques Workshop with Joao Ruas.
lagaleriaroja.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Looks like I'll be attending this workshop next year.
I am stoked, to say the least.
I am stoked, to say the least.
Inspired by the short story "A memory of wind" (Rachel Swirsky) and one of my favorite #paintings I did this year.
The story is a retelling of the Achilles myth, from the perspective of Iphigenia, daughter of King Agememnon and a real treat to read (+ freely available).
( #art )
The story is a retelling of the Achilles myth, from the perspective of Iphigenia, daughter of King Agememnon and a real treat to read (+ freely available).
( #art )
December 12, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Inspired by the short story "A memory of wind" (Rachel Swirsky) and one of my favorite #paintings I did this year.
The story is a retelling of the Achilles myth, from the perspective of Iphigenia, daughter of King Agememnon and a real treat to read (+ freely available).
( #art )
The story is a retelling of the Achilles myth, from the perspective of Iphigenia, daughter of King Agememnon and a real treat to read (+ freely available).
( #art )
Path of Exile 2, so far, has been the most fun I had with a video game, probably since Baldurs Gate released.
Finishing a bigger painting, right at the day of the early access start was the recipe for a perfect weekend.
Finishing a bigger painting, right at the day of the early access start was the recipe for a perfect weekend.
December 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Path of Exile 2, so far, has been the most fun I had with a video game, probably since Baldurs Gate released.
Finishing a bigger painting, right at the day of the early access start was the recipe for a perfect weekend.
Finishing a bigger painting, right at the day of the early access start was the recipe for a perfect weekend.
Excuse the intensity,
but I'd die for this one mid sized rigger brush I have.
Kinda sorry for my other paint brushes. Must be hard being so exorbitantly inferior.
but I'd die for this one mid sized rigger brush I have.
Kinda sorry for my other paint brushes. Must be hard being so exorbitantly inferior.
December 11, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Excuse the intensity,
but I'd die for this one mid sized rigger brush I have.
Kinda sorry for my other paint brushes. Must be hard being so exorbitantly inferior.
but I'd die for this one mid sized rigger brush I have.
Kinda sorry for my other paint brushes. Must be hard being so exorbitantly inferior.
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Junkie
What began as a quest for knowledge ended up becoming an addiction. From the book of Numinous, 2018.
What began as a quest for knowledge ended up becoming an addiction. From the book of Numinous, 2018.
December 11, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Junkie
What began as a quest for knowledge ended up becoming an addiction. From the book of Numinous, 2018.
What began as a quest for knowledge ended up becoming an addiction. From the book of Numinous, 2018.
If I didn't paint this myself, I'd have a lot of lovely things to say about it. But as it stands, I feel a bit stupid complimenting myself. I'll say as much: I'm rather proud.
December 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM
If I didn't paint this myself, I'd have a lot of lovely things to say about it. But as it stands, I feel a bit stupid complimenting myself. I'll say as much: I'm rather proud.