Island Park artist shows work

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Island Park artist Evan Davis is displaying his work during December at the Island Park library. Davis, born in Rockville Centre, grew up in Island Park. “As far back as I can remember teachers saw I wasn’t drawing stick figures,” he said, noting even his kindergarten teacher saw his skill. After graduating from West Hempstead High School Davis attended the School for Visual Arts, and received a Bachelor in Fine Arts in illustration and advertising. He continued his formal education at Parsons The New School For Design. From there he began work in advertising, illustrating magazines, newspapers, brochures, logos, cards and labels. He also freelanced, taking commission work on the side.

Over the past few years most of his work has been private. In 2005 he created the first mural for the Island Park Library, with the help of Steven Foster, Mary Garthwaite and Cathy Marino. This year he completed a second mural for the children’s reading area, and there is talk of doing more. Davis likes working in acrylic on canvas, but has worked in most mediums. He is presently printing his annual holiday card, and wants to produce more works to sell at craft fairs and art shows next year. He would like to paint murals on buildings in Island Park, much like Freeport has, which, he says, “would make the town and village more attractive and inviting.” You can find more of his work at www.facebook.com/edavis2