David Jon Kassan (born February 25, 1977[1] in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American painter best known for his life-size representational paintings, which combine figurative subjects with abstract backgrounds or trompe-l'œil stylings.
The EDUT project's mission is to meet with as many living Survivors to the Shoah as possible, and to document them in filmed video portraits and in paintings and drawings.
Kassan has studied human anatomy extensively, reflecting a scientific understanding of the muscular structures beneath the skin.
[2] and a quarterly column on anatomy for Drawing Magazine [3] Kassan’s technical mastery of oil paint combined with adept draftsmanship enables him to fluently represent what he sees.
His YouTube demonstration "Finger Painting on the Apple iPad from the live model" now viewable at [4] originally achieved over 1 million views within 6 months of posting.
We are moved by Kassan’s depictions, captivated by powerfully expressive hands, pensive faces, and flesh that appears warm to touch.
The aim of the Kassan Foundation is to nurture talent by offering financial support to underprivileged Visual Artists and Musicians.