Davyd Whaley (December 6, 1967 – October 15, 2014) was an American abstract painter known for expressing in his paintings Jungian themes related to the world of the subconscious.

He met television director Norman Buckley in 2004, and they were married (as soon as they were legally able) from 2008 until Whaley's death on October 15, 2014, in Los Angeles.

[1] Whaley was primarily self-taught, but he also studied painting at the Art Students League of New York from 2008 to 2011, working with mentors Ronnie Landfield and Larry Poons.

[2] His painting style is known for using brilliant colors and for its Jungian themes, reflecting his interest in dream analysis and in the world of the subconscious.

[3][4] His work appeared on numerous television shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Californication and Pretty Little Liars.