David John Rush has painted for more than 50 years. He is known
internationally, showing his work in numerous countries throughout the world & has painted in Maine, Paris & parts of Europe. Living in New Jersey, he continues to paint daily and is currently active in exhibiting & teaching.
Mr. Rush graduated from The Famous Artists School in Westport, Connecticut under Norman Rockwell, Albert Dorne, Peter Helk, Rudy DeRenya and other famous artists. His BFA is from the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art in Newark NJ. He was an instructor at this school from 1965-1971. Rush also taught at Montclair State University, Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design in Dover, NJ and William Paterson University. He was the head of the Graphic Design Department & Co-chair of the Fine Art Department at Sussex County Community College.
Mr. Rush’s association with Hannes Beckmann resulted in the introduction to Josef Albers. In 1967 Albers invited Rush to work with him in the summer which led to the friendship between Rush, Ben Cunningham, Charles N. Smith, Beckman and Albers. All were involved with the gestalt study of color theory.
His work has been seen in many shows, exhibits, books and movies. Upcoming, Rush’s work can be seen at MAYO Performing Arts Center, Morristown NJ until January 2, 2013; Sussex Public Library until January 2013; Chester Public Library in July 2013; and Madison Public Library in February 2013.
Please visit his website at www.davidjrushartist.com