David’s work explores how we see nature—through bold colors, clean lines, and geometric shapes. His ceramics and paintings draw inspiration from the sea, shorelines, and horizons of the San Francisco Bay Area and other coastal landscapes.
David started on his path to pottery in high school where he developed a bold style. After earning an Economics degree at UC Berkley he started Kiln Works, a production pottery business.
David's creative passion turned to terra cotta and cast stone. He built a business designing and creating classic architectural elements such as columns and capitals, fireplace surrounds, and furniture—for public buildings and private residences. His work was much in demand by architects, designers, and contractors.
As his business grew, David became an expert carver and master pattern mold maker—one of the few in the bay area. He also replicated materials such as sandstone and limestone with cast concrete.
You'll find his work on buildings like the Oakland and San Jose city halls, San Francisco's Flood building, and homes throughout the Bay Area.
Today, David is in the studio—spending his time painting, drawing, and throwing pots. His latest work brings a dynamic and harmonious color pallet to all of his art.
Company History:
Architecture and Interior Design
For over 25 years David's Kiln Works company worked with leading architects, designers, and contractors on commercial and residential projects around the world.
He and his team of skilled craftspeople produced everything from custom building ornamentation and countertops to production furniture.
Kiln Works' success was built on David's unique cast stone manufacturing techniques, reproduction of lost sandstone materials, and master mold-making skills.
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Architect and syndicated columnist Arrol Gellner defines David's unique skills.
"Sometimes, after an especially aggravating day of being dumped on by clients, building officials, and contractors alike, I feel like walking away from the hassles of architecture and becoming, say, a hot dog vendor on the Berkeley pier.
'And what would you like on that, sir? Sauerkraut? Sure, no problem. No problem at all.'
Good sense eventually takes over — I think — and I realize that every job has its attendant troubles. Recently, however, I met a man whose occupation made me genuinely envious..."
Events
May 3-4 2025 Bothwell
Arts Center, Livermore
October 11, 2025 Livermore Valley Arts