Visual artist
Maquette builder
Diorama builder
Replica builder
Scale model builder
Dave (1972) born, raised, lives and works in Deventer, the Netherlands. Visual artist, model maker, diorama builder, maquette builder, replica builder and former graphic designer, designer, creative director, UI and UX
designer.
For the past 25 years I have worked full-time as a freelance graphic designer and have worked for a number of graphic agencies. During this period I have realized countless graphic projects and have been able to work with the most diverse clients in the Netherlands and abroad.
In 2021 I stopped the graphic profession and started building realistic models and replica scale models of miniature houses, houses, buildings and objects. In particular houses, buildings, facades and objects from my personal memories, but also out of love for the architecture and constructions that provide a leading image and character from the familiar street scene of the contemporary.
Do you want to stay informed of the latest developments or take a look behind the scenes at how certain things are made? Then follow my page Instagram. Indien je contact wilt opnemen verzoek ik de reguliere contactgegevens te gebruiken. Mijn inbox op Instagram loopt regelmatig over en berichten raken daar al snel ‘begraven’.
Experience
2020 – resent
Beeldend kunstenaar – Builds by Dave®
Bouwen van maquettes, schaalmodellen, realistische schaalmodellen, diorama’s, shadow boxes, urban model architectuur, miniaturen, room boxes, urban miniature art, urban street models, tiny doors, miniatuur voorgevels, book nooks, vignettes.
2017 – 2019
Grafisch ontwerper – Nice Letters Reclame
Graphic design, design and work preparation in signing and fleet marking, making graphic proposals and preparing company furnishings.
2010 – 2017
Senior grafisch vormgever – Factor 12
Allround designer and designer of off- and online projects.
2003 – 2010
Grafisch vormgever – Studio25
Entrepreneur and owner. Allround graphic agency.
2003 – 2004
Grafisch vormgever – Blaze Design
Independent entrepreneur, co-owner, creative designer. Allround graphic agency.
2002 – 2005
Barkeeper – Luxor Plaza
All-round catering and bar employee in club Luxor Plaza.
1994 – 2002
Grafisch ontwerper – Decor Press Reclame
Graphic design, design and work preparation in signing and fleet marking, making graphic proposals and preparing company decoration and car lettering.
1996 – 1997
Grafisch Lyceum – Utrecht
MBO 4
Graduated in screen printing techniques and print media at the Grafische Lyceum Utrecht.
1992 – 1996
AKI Kunstacademie – Enschede
HBO
Bachelor in art and design, mixed media in visual arts.
(Contemporary ArtEZ University of the Arts)
1990 – 1992
DEVA Vakschool – Almelo
MBO 4
Certified in publishing, design and visual arts. Preparatory training for orientation before moving on to art academy.
1985 – 1990
St. Bernardus / van Marle – Deventer
LBO/MAVO D level 4+
Certified painting technique, advertising drawing and advertising painting.