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Art and history have always been subjects of passion for Artist David Hasler. They were his major and minor during college. It has been a natural progression to blend the two themes into his art work. He looks at his work as traditional art, representing the heritage of our past.

The past has always held a certain romance for Dave. The struggle of our forefathers to build a nation and defend it, the fashion in which they lived and worked, the charm of the tools and utilitarian wear, and their respect or the land. His goal is that his art reflects the spirit of our past, and the heritage we have been given.

Born in England, Dave was an army baby. When his folks returned to the states, he spent his childhood in the Finger Lakes region of western New York state. It was there that he developed a deep respect for history and nature. Spending most of the time outside in the woods, he would imagine events unfolding from our local history. He also rendered many drawings and paintings based on the country's landscape and nature.

During Dave's college years, the nation celebrated its Bicentennial. He developed an interest in living history and reenacting during this period. He has been active in many reenacting units: French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War II. These experiences have greatly influenced his art. He was drawn into these time periods and learned many things which reflect authenticity into his work. He began to collect clothing and uniforms, props to draw and paint from, and a collection of early American stoneware.

His art has taken him all over the country displaying his work at various shows. Many of Dave's older pencil drawings were used as cover art for the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Associations' magazine, Muzzle Blasts.

The painting medium Dave uses is acrylics on board, or on canvas. He finds this medium very durable and long lasting. My black and white work is rendered in pencil on acid free Bristol board. He also offers archival Giclee prints in various sizes. All work is original and has a copyright.

Dave is married to his lovely wife, Janet, and they have two children, son Andrew and daughter Jayni Lynn. They enjoy the outdoors, travel, and simply being together as a family. Dave is active in the Boy Scouts of America, and teaches muzzle loading safety. He also enjoys collecting military vehicles.

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