David W. Wharton

Background

Wharton, David W. was born on November 19, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of Raymond Earl Wharton and Jane Rudd.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, U. Oklahoma, 1973. Master of Fine Arts, Cranbook Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1977. Civil engineer United States Forest Service, Montgomery, Alabama, 1977-1986.

Director fine arts Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities, 1978-1985.

Employed by artist Harvy K. Littleton todevelop and publish fine art prints from glass, 1986. Artist in residence Windsor Printmaking Forum Windsor Art Museum, University Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Lecturer U.

Career

Civil engineer United States Forest Service, Montgomery, Alabama, 1977—1986. Director fine arts Sun Valley Center Arts and Humanities, 1978—1985. Artist in residence Windsor Printmaking Forum Windsor Art Museum, University Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Lecturer University Washington, Seattle, 1981, Humboldt State College, 1982, Hartford Art School, 1986, Kent State University, 1988. Visiting lecturer Lethbridge University, Alberta, Canada, 1982, Banff School Art, Alberta, 1982, Calgary University, Alberta, 1982. Visiting artist Pilchuk School, Seattle, 1986, Penland School, North Carolina, 1986.

Achievements

• David W. Wharton has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member College Art Association, Highland Surprise Foundation, Incorporated. (board directory).

Connections

Married Sarah Emily Phillips, January 22, 1993. Children: Caroline, Rose.

Father:

Raymond Earl Wharton Rudd

Mother:

Jane Rudd

Spouse:

Sarah Emily Phillips

child:

Rose Wharton

child:

Caroline Wharton