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Biography
David Andrew Nishita Cheifetz

David Cheifetz (pronounced "high-fits" OR "chay-fits") was born in the Pacific Northwest in 1981. A former architect, David started learning to paint with oils in the fall of 2007 while attending the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, and soon found his true calling as an artist. David currently lives in Seattle with his wife, Yasmine.

Exhibitions, Awards, and Publications:

2010  Southwest Art Magazine, 21 Under 31
2010  BoldBrush Painting Contest, July Finalist
2010  Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio TX
          Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence
2010  Schuler School of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition
2009  RayMar Art Painting Competition, November Finalist
2009  Artist's Magazine 26th Annual Competition, 1st Place Student Portrait
2009  Artist's Magazine 26th Annual Competition, 1st Place Student Still-life
2009  Interviewed by artist/author John Paul Thornton. The interview is here.
2009  Schuler School of Fine Arts Holiday Exhibition
2009  Zoll Studio Student and Faculty Exhibit
2009  Foxhall Gallery Christmas Showcase
2009  Roby King Galleries Annual Invitational Miniature Show
2009  FineArtViews Painting Competition, FAV15 Honors in July and October
2009  Informed Collector Newsletter, Issue #135, Issue #268
2009  American Artist Cover Competition, Finalist, June Issue (click for pdf)
2009  Schuler School of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, 50th Anniversary
2008  Schuler School of Fine Arts Holiday Exhibition
2008  Schuler School of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition

Education:

Schuler School of Fine Arts, Fall 2007- Spring 2010
Jeff Legg workshop at Zoll Studio, Timonium, MD, September 21-23 2009
Scott Powers workshop at Zoll Studio, Lutherville, MD, June 20-23 2008
University of Washington, College of Architecture 1999-2004
            BFA Architectural Studies, Minor in Landscape Studies
            Study Abroad - Architecture in Rome, Autumn 2003
            Recipient, Rolland Simpson Scholarship Award, 2003
            Recipient, Robert Towne Scholarship Award, 2003



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