The Artist David Budd 1986
copyright Peter Bellamy 2010
copyright Peter Bellamy 2010
David Budd left the sheltered obscurity of Florida in the 1950s, after seeing a film on Jackson Pollack. In pursuit of the big dream, he went first to Paris than to New York; he fell in with similar artist and had modest success. Here, pictured in his studio, lies David Budd. How he was injured, I am not sure. Perhaps gambling and drinking - he mentioned something about OTB (off track betting). I prefer the other story, that he fell off a horse. He had to be in pain, but the brave face and cheerfulness was all he offered. He threw himself to his art, like Christians to the lions; hence his crown of thorns.
I didnt know this had happen to David we were friends in the 60-70s . I even made a sculpture for him ....one of his "wave" pieces .Loved David really great guy ....Peter Reginato
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