Who Is David Tull?

David Tull is an American artist who came of age in the 60’s and 70’s. He grew up on the coast of Maryland near the boat yards and later forged a successful career in professional yacht racing. His sailing days took him all over the world, from the Straits of Magellan, to Newport, RI.

David attended Yale University in the 1960’s, where he studied with Robert Motherwell on a Studio Painting Fellowship. He worked as Motherwell’s assistant for two years and then was later mentored at the New York Color School under David Smith, Francesco Clemente, Al Held, Cy Twombly, and Philip Guston. He proceeded to spend several years in New York and ventured into graphic design as a freelancer at Push Pin.

His work has been featured in multiple solo and group exhibitions at venues such as Yale University, the United Nations, Weinstein & Kohn (NYC), Art of the Century (NYC), and many others. Permanent collections include The Blair House: (“Sun Bowl,” a utility sculpture, 1992), Ted Turner: “Knock Down” (private residence), Rhode Island School of Design (“Love America”, 1990).

David Tull currently resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Claiborne with his partner, Jenn, and two cats. He works obsessively on new pieces, only taking breaks from painting to walk to the shore.