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Artist Interview: 10 Questions with Landscape Painter David Najar

The sublime landscapes David Najar creates could be plucked straight from a fairy tale. It’s fitting, then, that there is a moral to his serene images. “Nature is you, it’s me, it’s us,” Najar says. “My paintings are an invitation to sit and breathe.” Najar is one of the top artists in the “Contemporary Expressionism” movement, emerging alongside other renowned artists in his native country of Israel. Najar draws inspiration from the world around him, painting idyllic scenes of nature in an inst...

Behind the Artist: David Najar

In the midst of our digitally-driven age, David Najar has two words of advice: “Just breathe.” Najar’s philosophy is simple, underlying the cause of his discipline as an artist, an optimist, and a citizen of the world. Najar is a leading figure in the “Contemporary Expressionism” movement, emerging alongside the artistic repute of his native country, Israel. The artist’s subject matter is simultaneously intimate, worldly, and all-encompassing, paying homage to nature at its most sublime. Najar’s...

The Art of Nature With David Najar

Photography can freeze a moment in nature, but the artwork of David Najar goes beyond capturing natural aesthetics by encapsulating the feelings, ambiance and beauty of nature. When viewing artwork created by Najar, it is easy to sense that there is more to his visuals than a colorful tree or field of poppies. The reason, perhaps, is because Najar shows a little bit of himself in each work, inviting viewers to share in his passion for nature. “It’s not just shapes and colors, you see the harmony...

David Najar’s journey from martial arts to fine arts

When viewing the serene and tranquil artwork of David Najar, or observing his modesty during a conversation, it’s hard to imagine the artist once taught a martial art used by soldiers. Believe it or not, though, Najar worked as an instructor of Krav Maga, the self-defense combat system developed for the Israeli military, before becoming a professional artist. Growing up, Najar’s family put little to no emphasis on art. Although his teachers recognized his artistic skills, Najar felt the pressure...