David Dolan, a developed artist, has cultivated an electrifying and intriguingly unique medium for creative expression. Using predominantly lacquer based pigments, David utilizes a complex blending of chemicals, solvents, and binders which are applied with a growing variety of techniques, and layering schedules. This unique process takes advantage of a controlled chemical reaction that is impacted by temperature, humidity, and even barometric pressure. The results yield provocative works of art that could not be achieved by more conventional means.

The one of a kind paintings are done on the surface of ¼ inch tempered board which is extremely durable and non-porous. The raw pigments David uses to make the medium are the same as those used to make conventional oil paint, and have the same color-fast qualities. The difference is in the binders and solvents he uses. At no time are non-compatible chemical reactions used to achieve special effects. This is the only way to assure the permanence and longevity of the painting. All paints, primers, and application techniques, have been developed through trial and error experimentation over the past twelve years.

Unfortunately, these are dangerous chemicals to work with and the environment in which these paintings are created is quite uncomfortable. The studio is in an industrial area and is ventilated in much the same way as an automobile spray booth would be. Protection must be worn at all times and an elaborate respiration system is a necessity.

The end result is the justification for enduring all of the many obstacles that had to be overcome by years of trial and error experimentation. The original
paintings have a unique depth of color that transforms into three dimensional effects which are exceptionally impacted by changes in lighting.

The nitrocellulose lacquers used in this process are no longer manufactured in the same manner as before 1998. For environmental concerns, the EPA has eliminated many of the chemicals in the lacquers that are directly responsible for the uniqueness of these paintings. It seems likely that works such as these may never be produced again. It is for this reason that at this time gallery and private sales of originals are limited. Reproductions of any images are available.