Biography
David Dibble (b. 1977) was raised on a farm in Davis County, Utah, where he was influenced by the landscape from an early age. Formal Art education was followed by six years as a color artist for Blue Sky Studios (20th Century Fox), and six years teaching Illustration at Brigham Young University.
David and his family now reside in Orem, Utah, where he paints full time, seeking a divine connection with the land. His work brings awareness to the beauty and nobility of agriculture. He also continues to offer his expertise to animation studios worldwide.
Education
2004-2008
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
San Francisco, CA
MFA - Illustration
2000-2003
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Provo, UT
BFA - Illustration
1998-2000
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Ogden, UT
1997-1998
SCUOLA INTERNAZIONALE DI GRAFICA
Venice, Italy
Exhibitions and Awards
2021
Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - 1st Place
Mockingbird Gallery - Two man exhibition (with Gary Ernest Smith)
2020
Springville Museum of Art - Fall Salon - Award of Merit
Oil Painters of America (OPA) - National Juried Show -
Bronze Medal
Mockingbird Gallery 30th anniversary exhibition
2019
ARC International Show - 1st Place Landscape Award
Oil Painters of America (OPA) - National Juried Show -
Composition Award
Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - 2nd Place -
Museum Purchase Award
Two-Man Show - Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, OR
2018
Solo Show - Trailside Gallery, Jackson, WY, June 11-30
Kern County Plein Air Invitational - 1st Place
2017
Oil Painters of America (OPA) - Fall Online Showcase - 2nd Place
Hudson Valley Art Association - National Juried Show - Merit Award
Group Show, "Beyond Structure" - Spori Gallery, BYUi
National Wildlife Museum Plein Air Invitational
Kern County Plein Air Invitational - Best of Show
2016
Oil Painters of America (OPA) National Juried Show
American Impressionist Society Annual Show - Merit Award
Oil Painters of America - Western Region Show - Award of Excellence
Springville Spring Salon Juried Show
Spring City Plein Air Competition - 1st Place (quick paint)
Ogden City Plein Air Competition - 2nd Place
2015
Oil Painters of America (OPA) National Juried Show
Oil Painters of America - Western Region Show - 2nd Place
Springville Spring Salon Juried Show
Ogden City Plein Air Competition - 1st Place
Ogden Eccles Urban Landscape Show
Midway Plein Air Competition - 1st Place, Heber Paintout
Bountiful Arts Center Plein Air Competition - 2nd Place