About The Artist
Karl David Heerdt was born in Western New York and has always called the area home. For more than twenty years he has been a cabinetmaker and has designed and built homes locally. During this time Karl slowly became aware of and nurtured the art that was a part of him. Recently he has taken his love of art to a more serious level. Renting studio space in the Market Street art complex in Lockport since 2001 has proven to be rewarding.

Artist's Statement
Painting is a lifelong learning process. Being self-taught, I find inspiration from great masters of the past and their knowledge of materials and techniques, as well as their commitment to excellence. I am always striving to improve and I find that the more I learn, the more demanding painting becomes. For me it takes a great deal of concentration to paint at a level that gives me the results I am seeking.