Newman, Dave “Custom Red Guitar”

$2,100.00

Newman, Dave

“Custom Red” is a one-of-a-kind mixed media sculptural guitar by artist Dave Newman, known for his bold Americana aesthetic and collaboration with the Fender Custom Shop. This piece features vintage signage and reclaimed materials in vivid red tones, anchored by miniature railroad tracks repurposed as guitar strings, blending industrial grit with musical nostalgia. A standout example of Newman’s signature Pop Culture collage style, it captures the intersection of music, travel, and retro design.

Title: “Custom Red Guitar”

Dimensions: 34″ X 14″

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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.

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