David Paul Bayles
author · photographer
David Paul Bayles is an American photographer, author, and conservationist known for his environmental-themed photography. His work often explores the complex relationship between humans and forests, specifically focusing on landscapes where human pursuits and forest needs collide or coexist. He began his career as a logger in the Sierra Nevada mountains before attending photography school in Santa Barbara. Bayles has studied with masters such as Ansel Adams and Brett Weston. His photographs have been published in numerous magazines including Orion, Nature, and Audubon, and are held in public collections at institutions like the Portland Art Museum and The Harry Ransom Center. He is the co-author of 'Art & Fear,' a seminal book on the creative process.[2,3,4]
Themes
- environmentalism
- forests
- human-nature conflict
- artistic process
Books
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Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmakingauthor · photographer
Works by David Paul Bayles
- Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking 1994 · book · English Co-authored with Ted Orland.
- Urban Forest: Images of Trees in the Human Landscape 2003 · Sierra Club Books · book · English First monograph.
- Sap In Their Veins 2023 · OSU Press · book · English
Exhibitions
- 2024 David Paul Bayles Blue Sky Gallery solo