David Ehlen's Fine Art. Abstract, Surreal, Relief, Cubism, Heart, Space and Sky oil paintings.

It's all about the art.

Oil painting is a necessity in my life. This recent update to CommanderDave.com is focused toward highlighting my surreal artwork. The Terminal Intensity series continues on and added two more paintings to Surreal Gallery 5. There are close-ups and larger images and more in almost all of the paintings.

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About David Ehlen

My life is colorful and best described as not boring. My openness, understanding and positive attitude is contagious. I offer a whole new way at looking at things. I have stories thru experiences that I enjoy sharing with people. I have a life that I am so grateful for. I'm a very happy person. I've began to write a few experiences and thoughts down on a new section of this site called Along The Way. I am including these insights on existing pages and if you would like to take a look, click here.

I live and work on a horse ranch in California. I mend fences, fix all sorts of plumbing issues and enjoy working with my hands. The handling and care of all the animals out here, 9 horses, 3 dogs, and 4 cats is fun to be involved in. I have watched how changing my environment from urban city apartment dwelling to the ranch has been an influence on my art as well. I painted a barn with a windmill in one of my developing paintings a few nights ago. I've painted myself playing with the dog that has claimed me and some of the horses too. Of course they are all in really strange situations in my surreal works. I've never painted this style until I got 'outside'.

Website Design & Development

I enjoy the digital side of my creativity as well. I've worked professionally as a WebMaster and Media Specialist for over 10 years for many different kinds of industries and experiences. I rode the wave as a graphic designer & html resource during the dot com boom. I had fun, worked like a madman but always enjoyed the incredible teamwork and results.

I'm exceptional in html and in creating/designing intuitive user interfaces. My experience as an oil painter lends it gift to design and I know which colors will work together to build an aesthetic, professional presentation geared towards your industry and your target audience.

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