“David Webb’s brother, Michael Blake (“Dances with Wolves”) is making appearances at Martha Swift Gallery and in Del Mar in memory of what he regards as an exceptional long time painter and poet who left the planet on 9-11 this year.” Michael Blake
Webb was 56. Relatively unknown until his death, he left behind two storage rooms in Solana Beach filled to the rafters with his paintings on canvas, cardboard and on paper as well as sketchbooks, journals and poetry. He lived a solitary life having few friends and time only for his art. Painting through intermittent poverty and homelessness he sometimes had little money for materials but still managed to leave hundreds works on cardboard in addition to his main body of work on canvas. He did not own a car and was seen often on Highway 101 in North County walking or riding the bus carrying his canvasses to Del Mar’s Seagrove Park to paint. If he was lucky sometimes he’d sell one.
There are many similarities between Webb and Van Gogh. Both were supported by their brothers, painted out of necessity, died relatively unknown and both suffered from bouts with mental illness and substance abuse.
There will be two events to commemorate his work: Webb’s brother, Academy Award Winning Author/Screenwriter, Michael Blake (“Dances With Wolves”) will share through film and verse “Boy In The Rain”, a reminiscence of his late brother, David “
A selection of Webb’s paintings will be on view at both events and includes a hosted reception and book signing by Author, Michael Blake..
December 2, 2011 From 5 to 8 PM
A Memorial Gathering at Martha Pace Swift Gallery at NTC Promenade
2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 204, San Diego, CA. 92106
December 4, 2011 from 1 to 4PM
David Webb Memorial
The Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center.
1658 Coast Blvd. ,Del Mar, CA. 92014
David, was an amazing man he was a friend to my family. We had thanksgiving with him and he spoke well of his family. He had problems however, he would out shine them all. RIP MY friend.
Thank you Sandy. At one time we helped with storing his work, Now being in the hands of someone else, His brother has also passed away and the support stopped altogether.We could probablt locate his work if you are interested.