Newman, Dave “Chief & Blankets” Mixed Media Painting

$6,550.00

Newman, Dave

“Chief & Blankets” by Dave Newman is a powerful mixed-media painting on board that honors Native history and cultural symbolism. Centered around a vintage portrait of a Native American chief in full regalia, the composition is framed with richly colored geometric patterns inspired by traditional woven blankets. Newman’s signature layering technique using reclaimed materials and archival imagery creates a bold visual tribute to Indigenous identity and heritage.

Title: “Chief & Blankets”

Dimensions: 48″ X 48″

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Dave Newman – Contemporary Mixed Media & Pop Americana Artist

Dave Newman is a nationally recognized mixed media and acrylic artist whose work celebrates American nostalgia, Pop Culture, and the iconic imagery of the Southwest. A self-taught artist originally from Anaheim, California, Dave draws deep inspiration from mid-century design, vintage advertising, music, road signs, and historic architecture—transforming these themes into layered “time capsule” artworks that blend storytelling with visual punch.

Now based in Placitas, New Mexico, after more than two decades in Prescott, Arizona, Dave creates dynamic mixed-media collage constructions using his original photography, reclaimed wood and metal, vintage postcards, maps, and 20th-century print ephemera. These richly textured compositions reflect his fascination with the past while keeping a bold, contemporary edge.

In addition to his collage work, Dave paints vivid acrylics, ranging from stylized birds and landscapes to cultural icons and Americana motifs. His signature use of color, texture, and balance creates a style that is instantly recognizable and emotionally resonant.

I want people to draw their own conclusions when looking at my work,” Dave explains. “I want them to look and look again, because there is always something else to see.Dave Newman

Dave has worked with the Fender Custom Shop for over 15 years, designing playable art guitars featured in international calendars, catalogs, and exhibitions. He has also created custom artwork for the PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and is represented in major private and corporate collections, including:

  • Fender Guitar Museum (Germany)

  • Delta Airlines at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

  • Cleveland Indians Training Camp – Goodyear, AZ

  • Phoenix Home & Garden Idea House

  • Warner Brothers Records – Los Angeles

  • High West Distillery – Park City, UT

  • Fort McHenry National Monument – Baltimore, MD

  • Z Tejas Grill – San Antonio, TX

  • Ajo Al’s Restaurants – Phoenix & Scottsdale

Whether working with salvaged signage, historical photography, or bold contemporary themes, Dave Newman bridges the past and present through art that is tactile, joyful, and timeless. His work invites viewers to not just look, but rediscover.