Dave Newman
Originally from Anaheim, California · Lives and works in Placitas, New Mexico
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.
Faust Gallery
Dave Newman
Contemporary Mixed Media & Pop Americana Artist
Dave Newman in his studio
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. 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 fifteen years, designing playable art guitars featured in international calendars, catalogs, and exhibitions. He has also created custom artwork for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, and his work is held in major private and corporate collections.
Selected Collections
- Fender Guitar Museum, Germany
- Delta Air Lines, 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 past and present through art that is tactile, joyful, and timeless — inviting viewers not just to look, but to rediscover.
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Newman, Dave “Chief & Blankets” Mixed Media Painting
$6,550 -
Dave Newman “Matchbook Chief” Series Mixed Media On Board
$6,550 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Every Picture Tells a Story”
$6,500 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Somewhere Down the Road”
$6,200 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Somewhere Down the Road”
$6,200 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Totem “Native Totem”
$5,600 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Three Skulls”
$4,600 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “The Southwest and The Plains”
$4,200 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “South Rim”
$2,900 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Follow the Arrows”
$2,900 -
Newman, Dave “Bison & Flag” Mixed Media Painting
$2,600 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Sitting Bull Series”
$2,400 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Guitar “Mr. Rusty”
$2,300 -
Newman, Dave “Native Blanket Guitar”
$2,100 -
Newman, Dave “Custom Red Guitar”
$2,100 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Ravens of Color”
$1,900 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Native Sightings”
$1,800 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Monument Valley #1”
$1,650 -
Newman, Dave “Bison Series” Mixed Media Painting
$1,450 -
Newman Dave, Acrylic On Canvas “New Mexico #3”
$1,400 -
Newman, Dave – Acrylic Painting “New Mexico #2”
$1,400 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Native Indian Jewelry For Sale”
$1,300 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Five Skulls”
$1,300 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Red Car” 14×14
$895 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Native Ghost Series”
$895 -
Newman, Dave Mixed Media Painting “Bison”
$895
