https://david-cheifetz.tattoonow.com/gallery/art/im-presenting-and-teaching-at-the-upcoming-paradise-artist~b4062408-5802-4926-a1c7-8c50fe49b5d0 https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/images/2026/07/482232a8-60c7-4808-9422-e4fabddecdbd.jpg I’m presenting and teaching at the upcoming Paradise Artist… I’m presenting and teaching at the upcoming Paradise Artist Retreat at Jiminy Peak MA this October 6-8! I put the registration info in my profile. This recent painting (currently on view at @gallery1261 is one example of me using this method. Part 1 - Background and intro (PRESENTATION) I’ll take you through the arc of my painting career that led me to this method. I’ll show you how it is implemented and discuss why it can make us more versatile as painters, how it can improve our compositions, and how it can improve the experience of painting. Part 2 - Implementation (SEMINAR) In the beginning, observation is everything. Eventually, a reliance on observation can become a hindrance that holds us back as representational artists. During this seminar I will show you how to create a composition with a powerful sense of focus by only painting with pure abstraction. Then we will translate that abstract composition into a representational painting—from pure imagination. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Learn to trust yourself as an artist; start from nothing and build an effective composition; break out of reference jail; and play while you paint. https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/videos/2026/07/866e4f45-f11a-4fcc-adc6-71404a572bbb.mp4 yes 2026-07-05T19:01:46+00:00 Illustrative Color Surrealism Nature Fantasy Skulls https://david-cheifetz.tattoonow.com/gallery/art/surreal-dark-skull-and-raven-oil-painting~6faced46-d119-4d15-bc67-c9103266e1ce https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/images/2026/06/f1328b29-4f3e-4903-8b90-455093194433.jpg Surreal dark skull and raven oil painting Got a chance this morning to get back to work on this painting for the upcoming summer show at @gallery1261 🔥 https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/videos/2026/06/e8e9d87d-2d2b-4810-bb28-641245557e02.mp4 yes 2026-05-26T22:10:34+00:00 Illustrative Color Surrealism Mythology Fantasy Skulls https://david-cheifetz.tattoonow.com/gallery/tattoos/black-and-grey-biomechanical-full-sleeve-tattoo~30cc3561-ceb9-43c2-91e5-170af6c0e70f https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/images/2026/06/a1b23d75-3013-4716-995f-cfa9381f1908.jpg Black-and-grey biomechanical full sleeve tattoo Another awesome trip to Wisconsin to continue my tattoo apprenticeship under @fineartfirst at his shop @timelesstattoos and factory @empireinks 🔥🙏🔥 What a week!! ❤️ This compilation also features @car.o.lyn_82 @icanbedanny @smokenouveau @chris_burke_tattoos @jpktattoos Thank you for everything https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/videos/2026/06/b0d45d4b-6c10-4002-a7ff-40d233ae9efd.mp4 yes 2026-05-20T23:50:42+00:00 Illustrative Biomechanical Black & Grey https://david-cheifetz.tattoonow.com/gallery/art/surreal-skull-and-fire-oil-painting-with-color~0d3f5d26-8530-4702-aa5d-675f76017533 https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/images/2026/06/5d0c25a2-fc65-4924-84a6-ed8602f1d642.jpg Surreal skull and fire oil painting with color Started a new painting https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/videos/2026/06/c9494364-7d6d-472c-b947-d24331e49578.mp4 yes 2026-05-07T19:30:31+00:00 Color Surrealism Fantasy Skulls https://david-cheifetz.tattoonow.com/gallery/tattoos/yesterday-and-todays-progress-on-the-color-for-s-new~120a4622-1018-466f-aea2-e087bd7c64d4 https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/images/2026/07/5462fd96-c9f1-4fa4-9935-42a6cdc75390.jpg Yesterday and today’s progress on the color for ‘s new… Yesterday and today’s progress on the color for @callahan8746 ‘s new tattoo. Not quite finished but we’ll get the bottom portion done soon. Having a great time with this, and continuing to learn what works for me. I keep thinking that curved mags would be the natural choice for me but I’m realizing that round shaders are more my jam. They just feel right. I love the directness, it’s closer to how I paint. Whenever I use them, I have way more fun. Flower portion is curved mags, skull and bud is round shaders. Used @empireinks color series. @monsterkreations EO caps been keeping me organized and the wide shape perfect for mixing color in the cartridge. I’m an apprentice of @fineartfirst and my home is at https://images.tattoonow.com/tenants/david-cheifetz/videos/2026/07/ddfcb697-6fe4-49b9-97b8-9ef73e90950d.mp4 yes 2025-10-14T23:09:23+00:00 Illustrative Color Flowers Neo-Traditional Skulls