Newman, Dave “On the Road to Sunland”

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Newman, Dave

“On the Road to Sunland” by Dave Newman is a sculptural mixed-media guitar that pays tribute to the spirit of American road travel. Featuring layered imagery of Route 66 motel signs, vintage cars, gas pumps, and classic Coca-Cola ads, this vibrant piece captures the nostalgia of mid-century Americana. Hand-assembled with reclaimed materials and finished with miniature railroad tracks as strings, it reflects Newman’s signature fusion of music, memory, and bold collage artistry.

Title: “On the Road to Sunland”

Dimensions: 40″ X 16″

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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.