About
David Savinar | Contemporary Paintings & Original Artwork
David Savinar is a contemporary painter creating original artwork that transforms everyday life into expressive, emotionally resonant visual stories. His paintings combine warmth, humor, and observation, inviting viewers to slow down, recognize themselves in ordinary moments, and experience the familiar in unexpected ways.
Influenced by the narrative wit of The New Yorker alongside the bold visual language of artists such as Basquiat, Picasso, Matisse, Chast, and Steinberg, David Savinar creates contemporary paintings that balance sophistication with accessibility. His work blends expressive brushwork, playful figures, and strong composition with a distinctly human point of view — celebrating connection, vulnerability, humor, and the poetry of daily life.
Savinar’s paintings often begin with simple moments: a crowded gathering, a solitary chair, a walk through town, a figure caught between confidence and uncertainty. These scenes evolve into layered contemporary artworks that feel personal, recognizable, and emotionally alive. His work appeals to collectors seeking original paintings with personality, narrative depth, and lasting emotional presence.
His original artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout Oregon and California and is held in private collections across the United States. With a growing collector base, David Savinar continues to develop a distinctive voice in contemporary figurative and narrative painting.
A lifelong student of painting and fine art, Savinar studied at the University of Denver, the Art Students League, ArtCenter College of Design, Portland Museum Art School, and Portland State University. This broad artistic foundation informs his approach to contemporary painting while allowing intuition, spontaneity, and storytelling to remain central to the work.
Original David Savinar paintings can be viewed at his studio-gallery in Gearhart, Oregon, and online at savinarpaintings.com, where visitors can explore available artwork, learn about current exhibitions, and discover contemporary paintings for sale. The studio-gallery serves as both an active creative workspace and an intimate setting to experience the paintings in person.
For inquiries regarding available paintings, exhibitions, commissions, or studio visits, collectors and visitors are encouraged to contact David directly. Conversations about painting, storytelling, and everyday inspiration are always welcome — often over coffee at the studio.
Savinar’s greeting card collection is available at Kramer Walker Curated Living in Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.kramerwalkercl.com
Studio | Station Gallery
3427 Highway 101 North
Gearhart, Oregon
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(503) 890-8955
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