David Edward Kucera Gallery
David Edward Kucera Bio
David Edward Kucera was born in San Jose, California. He first displayed his artistic
nature at the age of five, after being sent to his room as punishment for a variety
of mischievous deeds. As he sat wondering what he could do to pass the time, he
noticed a box of colored crayons and four empty walls. One can guess what happened
next!
At the age of ten, his family moved to Nebraska, and while most of the kids his
age were helping with farm work, he spent most of his time painting and drawing.
In high school, Kucera was encouraged by his art teacher to pursue a career in art,
but this talented individual decided to focus his life on a career in music, and
in 1984, Ed graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology Hollywood, California.
Though playing music gave him some fond memories, and some unique traveling experiences,
his creative energy eventually led him back to drawing and painting. He enrolled
at the Colorado Institute of Art (the now Art Institute of Colorado). There he gained
a reputation by winning illustration contests and earning a merit scholarship, and
in June 1991, he graduated with honors, including best portfolio. After graduation,
Ed came to a cross-road and decided to go into a career in fine art instead of the
commercial field. His work now adorns the walls of many collectors internationally
and has his work displayed in a U.S. embassy over seas.
Kucera is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, and has received an
Award of Excellence in the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition for the second
consecutive year.