David Carpenter is a Veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Boatswains Mate about the U.S.S. Frederick LST 1184. At 44 years of age David was diagnosed with PTSD and Schizophrenia and is now a Disabled Veteran.

At first art was a form of therapy, and I did not realize until years later that is what I was doing with art at the time. However art soon became a passion. I always thought someone had to tap you on the shoulder with a wand and say you are an artist. I have found that is not the case and now I am making up for lost time not only painting, but also doing Activist Artwork.

David went onto create a mural over 50 feet long and twelve feel high full of bully stories. After that he went on to write a play “Anytown”.

A lot of people do not really understand Schizophrenia, I do, I had no choice, I was born with it. And that is ok, in its own unique way it has been a blessing of sorts throughout my life, and it has had a major impact throughout my journey as an artist. My soul, where my art is born is like a farm, and from this I harvest thoughts, emotions and life experiences, which I then turn them into paintings, murals and plays. So, thank you for stopping by, and welcome to my farm.

Tears by David Carpenter

To see more of David’s works, please visit HIS WEBSITE