David Samila’s puckish drawings are a small slice of his extensive body of work, assembled over a career that began in the 1960s, spanned London and Rome and included time out as a Canadian bush pilot.
David Samila cuts loose from formality and expresses levity in personal daily drawing narratives. Samila’s free-form lines blended with wash and collage float on the page with humorous abandon resulting in a quirky aesthetic balance. -Exhibition notes from a recent show at Headbones Gallery
Samila also taught Fine Art at York University, Winnipeg School of Art, Alberta College of Art and Mount Allison University. But after more than 10 years of teaching, he embarked on a career as a bush pilot – flying the de Havilland Beaver and other aircraft in gigs from the Yukon to Labrador. He has since returned to painting full time. His work is in major collections all over the world, including the National Gallery of Canada.
David Samila’s website, here.
On Facebook, here.
His biography, here.
Categories: Sketch & Draw
Canadian Art Junkie 
I noticed the phallic shapes immediately as well, just sayin’. Fun – reminds me of a high school boy’s notebook cover doodles.
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As David’s daughter, growing up with his whimsical & creative mind inspired me & to look at the world with awe & open eyes
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That must have been a wonderful experience. Sort of like having a living storybook at your disposal.
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Thanks so much for this feature on my work!
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You’re so welcome. Your website is great, and I fell in love with your style.
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A cool, loose style!
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I like that description – loose. So true, and so creative.
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They tickle a fancy within me!
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Because they’re so fanciful!
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Lol!! 🙂
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Must be pretty obsessed with his penis as the pictures are full of phallic shapes.
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Interesting observation. Thanks for taking the time to share it.
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Talk about a mixed skill set. Very cool!
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Right on the money, so true.
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