David Puck / Artist

Timelapse video of me painting 'Bycatch'. Full video on YouTube, edited down here for IG. Spray paint + acrylic, 24x24". . Painting for @pangeaseed @seawalls_ about the environmental effects of overfishing. The idea is by overfishing we are ultimately shooting ourselves in the foot, bycatching ourselves, the fishing line wrapped around us and hooked to our own mouths. . . Painted using @montana_colors water-based spray which are a super step forward in making spray paint more environmentally friendly - check them oot. . . Its for a Pangeaseed Artivism contest, so ocean-loving artists get involved, details on Pangeaseed website. . . . . . . #davidpuck #pangeaseed #seawalls #artivism #ocean #overfishing #environmentalart #volcom #truetothis #protectwhatyoulove #saveouroceans #spraypaintart #spraypaint #paintforapurpose #art #spraypaintart #montanacolors #montanawaterbased #fisharefriendsnotfood #fisharefriends #timelapseart #timelapse #speedpainting (at PangeaSeed Foundation)

Overfishing, spray paint + acrylic, 24x24", by David Puck. Painting for @pangeaseed @seawalls_ about the environmental effects of overfishing. The idea is by overfishing we are ultimately shooting ourselves in the foot, the fishing line wrapped around us and hooked to our own mouths (that's right she uses metaphors now). I came up with this image myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if it already exists somewhere in internetland, as to me it makes so much easy metaphorical sense. . . I have a timelapse video of this spray painting on YouTube (just search David Puck Artist) where I also talk about Pangeaseed and the motivation/meaning behind the painting. Painted using @montana_colors water-based spray which are a super step forward in making spray paint more environmentally friendly - use them! . . Its for a Pangeaseed Artivism contest so ocean-loving artists get involved also, details on their website. I've tagged some more ocean preservation IG accounts to look at too. . . . . . . . #davidpuck #pangeaseed #seawalls #pangeaseedfoundation #artivism #artivist #ocean #overfishing #fish #fishing #vegetarian #vegan #environmentalart #volcom #truetothis #protectwhatyoulove #saveouroceans #paintforapurpose #art #spraypaintart #montanacolors #montanawaterbased #fisharefriendsnotfood #fisharefriends #seaofchange #oceansmatterE (at PangeaSeed Foundation)

Spray paint + acrylic, 12x14", by David Puck. Berlin Creatives mini-portrait series: @antina_christ @antinachrist_mua gothic witch beauty of the House of Presents, and a talented MUA. She looks scary but she's really nice. . . 6/100 @404taken's #100heads . . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #100heads #abstractportrait #spraypaint #spraypaintart #urbanart #urbancontemporaryart #404taken #berlin #berlinlovescreativity #queerart #queerartist #art #painting #berlinart #berlinartist #berlinartists #berlincreatives #drag #neukölln #kreuzberg #houseofpresents #berlindrag #queerberlin #paintingeveryday #arteveryday (at ANTINATION)

Spray paint + acrylic, 12x14", by David Puck. Berlin Creatives mini-portrait series: @clara.mercedes.s @clara.mercedes.art is a wonderful fashion designer and visual artist (her linocut prints are gorgeous). Clara was my lovely housemate in Wedding, and I once kidnapped and tyed her up on stage for a drag number in Loophole ;) . . 4/100 @404taken #100heads . . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #100heads #abstractportrait #spraypaint #spraypaintart #urbanart #urbancontemporaryart #404taken #berlin #berlinlovescreativity #traditionalart #berlinstagram #queerart #queerartist #art #painting #berlinart #berlinartist #traditionalart #berlinartists #berlincreatives #illustration #kunst #kunstler #ichbineinberliner #dubistsowunderbarberlin (at Clara)

Spray paint + acrylic, 12x14", by David Puck. Berlin Creatives mini-portrait series: @mascha_sal - drag performer and sweetheart. Part of the House of Presents at @monsterronsons - where I've often performed (read: panicked and flapped around). Check her and the house out when in Berlin for shows, spectacles and mischief. . . 3/100 @404taken's #100heads . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #100heads #abstractportrait #spraypaint #spraypaintart #urbanart #urbancontemporaryart #404taken #berlin #berlinlovescreativity #berlinstagram #queerart #queerartist #art #painting #berlinart #berlinartist #traditionalart #illustration #kunst #kunstler #berlinartists #berlincreatives #drag #instadrag (at Mascha's Delight)

Spray paint + oil, 12x14", by David Puck. Berlin creatives series: @kanameajune - artist, photographer, model, lovely human. We met at a mutual friends furniture-less housewarming and then she stole my heart and edges at Cock'Tail d'Amore queer party. . . 2/100 @404taken's #100heads . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #100heads #abstractportrait #spraypaint #spraypaintart #urbanart #urbancontemporaryart #404taken #berlin #berlinlovescreativity #berlinstagram #queerart #queerartist #art #painting #berlinart #berlinartist #traditionalart #montanacans #illustration #kunst #kunstler (at Cocktail D'amore)

Spray paint + acrylic, 12x14", by David Puck. New series of small, abstract, quick portraits based on mostly queer artists I know IRL from living in Berlin - drag queens, designers, painters, dancers - so that I can share the Berlin creative love. Using @404taken's #100headschallenge for motivation - 1/100. . . This is undragged @weareallcollapsella - part of the @therealhousewivesofneukolln experimental queer performance group. I first saw her at @schwuz.berlin performing a metal song 'Pee on me' in the bathroom dressed as a paper-mache urinal (Amazing), and later met them when we were both performing at a @ludwig.berlin drag night. Check them out and give them some love! . . . . . #davidpuck #100heads #abstractportrait #spraypaint #spraypaintartist #spraypaintart #urbanart #urbancontemporary #404taken #berlin #berlinlovescreativity #berlinstagram #queerart #queerartist #dragart #art #painting #paint #berlinart #berlinartist #instaartwork #traditionalart #montanacans #artwork (at Colapse modas)

Spray paint + oil/acrylic, 20x24", by David Puck. Repping the queer family through painting prominent queer IG figures as their rainbow warriors selves. This is based on @matthew_crawford. Reference photo by @zaheersyn. . . . If you want to be a painted rainbow warrior like this I take commissions from €300. Get in touch. I've also started a new small abstract-portrait series for even more affordable paintings (art is for all not just richies) which I am super excited about and will be uploading very soon. . . . . . . . #davidpuck #matthewcrawford #queerart #queerartist #rainbowart #colorfulart #painting #portraitpainting #traditionalart #rainbowwarriors #gayart #lgbtart #gayartist #lgbtartist #instaqueer #instagayboy #portraitpainter #portraitartist #spraypaintart #spraypaint #artforsale #affordableart #commissionart #artcommission #oneofthem (at Rainbow Warrior Arts)

Rainbow Warrior II (Detail), Spray paint + oil paint, 24x32", by David Puck. . "I like too many things, and get all confused and hung up running from one falling star to another until I drop." Jack Kerouac, On the road. . . . . . #davidpuck #spraypaintart #art #newcontemporary #rainbow #painting #jackkerouac #queerart #queerartist #rainbowart #colorfulart #painting #portraitpainting #pride #traditionalart #rainbowwarriors #gayart #lgbtart #gayartist #lgbtartist #instaqueer #portraitpainter #portraitartist #oilpainting (at Rainbow Warriors)

Rainbow Warrior II, Spray paint + oil paint, 24x32", by David Puck. "I like too many things, and get all confused and hung up running from one falling star to another until I drop." Jack Kerouac, On the road. . . Technical talk: Playing around with abstraction and real lighting values - usually real, last painting abstract, and this is now between the two. Also I think the oil painting parts are getting better. Roughly referenced from a photo of @jordybaan from their @viewmanagement page (doesn't list the photographer). . . . . . . #davidpuck #montanacans #spraypaintart #art #newcontemporary #rainbow #painting #jackkerouac #jordybaan #queerart #queerartist #rainbowart #colorfulart #painting #portraitpainting #pride #traditionalart #rainbowwarriors #gayart #lgbtart #gayartist #lgbtartist #instaqueer #portraitpainter #portraitartist (at Rainbow Warriors)

Rainbow Warrior (Detail) spray paint + oil paint, a2, by David Puck. See previous post for full image. "One must still have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star." -Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. . . Queer Beautiful Chaos. . . . . . @pauuulyc #davidpuck #paulcraddock #queerart #queerartist #rainbowart #colorfulart #painting #portraitpainting #traditionalart #rainbowwarriors #gayart #lgbtart #gayartist #lgbtartist #instaqueer #instagayboy #portraitpainter #portraitartist #spraypaintart #pride #pride🌈 #art #newcontemporary #gayboy #instagay #rainbow #werk #painting (at Rainbow Warriors)

Rainbow Warrior, spray paint + oil paint, a2, by David Puck. "One must still have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star." -Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. . . Queer family. Beautiful Chaos. . . Technical talk: for my other paintings I use realistic lighting values for the spray colours, this is the first time I've gone completely abstract and I really like it! More fun and free to paint also. I will do more... Based on a reference photo of @pauuulyc Those with a keen eye will see I've done another painting using this photo as reference... Points for whoever spots it. I know its cliché to quote Nietzsche but I live for this quotes imagery, and acceptance of chaos to me is the key to a satisfied life. . . . . . . #davidpuck #paulcraddock #queerart #queerartist #rainbowart #colorfulart #painting #portraitpainting #traditionalart #rainbowwarriors #gayart #lgbtart #gayartist #lgbtartist #instaqueer #instagayboy #portraitpainter #portraitartist #spraypaintart (at Rainbow Warriors)

Anxiety II, spray paint + oil paint, a2, by David Puck. "Once we find the will, the blind drive and the courage, to trade in the life that we are given for one that bears our name and our name only." -Andre Aciman, Enigma Variations . . There are so many free and accessible resources online for mental health. It is not just for those with an 'illness'/ 'disorder'. We can all live healthier and happier lives. When we are healthier in ourselves we treat others better, as well as ourselves. There is no weakness nor indulgence in looking after your mental health - our world is perception, how our minds work is the defining factor in our lives. Some of my biggest mental health breakthroughs have come through books and podcasts. I am currently listening to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) podcast 'Calm Living Blueprint'. Check the photo tags for some resource examples on Instagram. . . Technical talk: Thank you to Maddy for posing. This was the first one of the 3 so it was more of an exploration back into oils. I never use orange (except for red heads in the hair) so this was me showing the judges versatility. . . . . . . . #davidpuck #portraitpainting #spraypaint #spraypainting #spraypaintart #portraitpainter #traditionalart #newcontemporary #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #mentalhealthawareness #painting #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthart #hereforyou #breakthestigma #tellyourstory #endthestigma #art #queerartist #artformentalhealth #mentalillnessawareness #anxiety #depression (at Anxiety)

Spray + oil paint, A2, by David Puck. I think those who display destructive behaviour should be met with love, support and understanding. It's much easier for us to feel compassion for someone who is inwardly destructive, but those who express it outwardly are also suffering. I personaly rarely feel anger, but when I do it usually stems from pain and insecurity within myself. Next time you yourself feel angry, take note of why you are really feeling that way, and channel that awareness into empathy and support for others. If you are suffering with anger seek support, we are here for you. e.g. www.apa.org/topics/anger . . N.B. this is for unhealthy destructive anger. Anger can be experienced in a healthy non-destructive way. E.g. motivational anger towards injustice. . . . . Technical talk: Thank you to my friend John for modelling and putting up with the resultant bad mood that acting out this expression puts you in. I've been exploring ways to find a tension contrast between subject and colour palette/style. Second painting with oil paint instead of acrylic and I am loving it. . . . . . . . #davidpuck #portraitpainting #spraypaint #spraypainting #spraypaintart #anger #angerissues #portraitpainter #traditionalart #newcontemporary #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #painting #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthart #hereforyou #breakthestigma #tellyourstory #endthestigma #yellow #artformentalhealth #mentalillnessawareness (at Angry Orchard)

Anxiety I, spray & oil paint, a2, by David Puck. "My life was filled with marginal beings who sit and wait like vacant ships on abandoned wharves." -Andre Aciman, Enigma Variations . I've struggled with anxiety [and depression] as long as I can remember. The last 2 years have been infinitely better, but anxiety specifically still affects my life in many ways. I think the first step towards helping yourself and anyone else is to be open. . . . Technical talk: This is the first time I've used oil paint in a long time. I switched to acrylic in order to be able to paint quickly and in greater quantity (I only started painting properly 1 year ago so I needed the fast practice). I forgot how much nicer oil paint is, I recommend it to all. I use water-based oils so its just as faff-free as acrylic too. Modeled on my friend Siwan. . . . . . . . #davidpuck #portraitpainter #portraitpainting #traditionalart #urbanart #newcontemporary #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #spraypaint #spraypainting #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #art #painting #andreaciman #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthart #hereforyou #breakthestigma #tellyourstory #endthestigma #artformentalhealth #mentalillnessawareness (at Anxiety)

Me painting @bendelacreme and talking about her exit from @rupaulsdragrace and what it says about the show. Spray paint & acrylic. What did you think about it? . Edited short for Instagram, full version on YouTube (search 'David Puck Artist'.) . Referenced from her website photo, photographer unlisted (if you know it please tell me). Music royalty-free from Bensound.com . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #bendelacreme #dragqueen #dragart #instadrag #queerart #gayart #lgbtart #dragqueens #portraitpainting #spraypaintart #painting #rupaulsdragrace #queerartist #dragartist #rupaulsdragraceallstars3 #timelapseart #timelapse #speedpainting #dragracefanart #dragrace #rpdr #rpdr6 #bendelachrist #artistsofinstagram #drag #fanart #fanartfriday (at BEN De La CREME)

Me painting @miz_cracker in spray paint and acrylic, and talking about why she's my fave @rupaulsdragrace S10 pick after the cast announcement. Cut for IG, full video on YouTube where I talk about them all, YT search 'David Puck Artist'. (Tip: not the ex Real World contestant). Who's your favourite? . Referenced from promo and photo by @isthatjma . . . . . . . . . #davidpuck #mizcracker #rupaulsdragraceseason10 #rupaulsdragrace #dragrace #drag #dragqueens #rpdr #rpdr10 #rpdrseason10 #rupaul #spraypaintart #spraypaint #painting #art #fanart #fanartfriday #bobthedragqueen #vh1 #queerart #gayart #queerartist #instadrag #instaqueer #art #wowreport #timelapseart #timelapse #speedpainting (at Cracker's Hair Affair)