Marsh at Silver Lake, on linen

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.