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I am always attracted to the bright palettes and informal style of mid-century modern decorative arts.

Some of the most strikingly vibrant and joyous images from the period were created by Los Angeles

 artist David Weidman. After finishing art school, Weidman worked as an animator for Hannah Barbara

 and other LA studios during the 1950s. Frustrated by the assembly line organization

 of animation studios, in the early 1960s he opened a poster and framing shop and 

started producing his own silk-screen prints. He continued until the late 1970s, creating 

a large body of work, but never experienced widespread commercial success. 

Now that Weidman is 89, his bright and humorous style has found new favor with younger generations

thanks to the 2009 book The Whimsical art of David Weidman - And Also Some Serious Ones 

and the reissue of some of his prints as cushions and wall art by Urban Outfitters. 

Weidman's prints are also available for sale here.

Owl tapestry, thanks to Mid-Centuria

Olé

Waiting dog

King Elephant

Circus Animals

Flower Kat

Home Sweet Home

Dummy Cat

Bird Tree

Shadow Bird

Bird in Cage