David Mensing grew up in Iowa and moved to The West as a young man. David lives in Sisters, Oregon with his wife and their three children.

A professional artist for more than fifteen years, Dave has also worked professionally as an architect and a camp director. He has been certified as a white-water rafting guide and at one time was a talented pole vaulter.

In his work, Mensing is compelled to share the depth of the experience of natural places. In creation, one can glimpse eternal capability and eminent character. Striving to contain any beautiful moment brings wonderful assurance that the experience is too profound to ever really be contained.

Dave is driven by the inherent beauty of nature, and finds inspiration in a limitless range of subjects. For him, art is the pursuit of delight in submission to truth. It is frivolous virtue. Thus, each painting is a statement–every aspect of the presentation is important. His architectural background contributes to his compelling designs.

He is careful to select a title for each painting that reflects the character and spiritual basis of the work.

David Mensing’s paintings are featured in collections and exhibitions across the nation and around the globe. Numerous books and periodicals have featured his work with cover images and feature articles, including American Art Collector, Southwest Art and Western Art Collector. National awards include Southwest Art’s Award of Excellence in Icons of the West, and Art and Soul: Professional Juror/Best of Show.

For more information or to purchase work please call 406-721-3154