H. David Wright

Born in Rosine, Kentucky in 1942, David Wright has been a professional artist all his adult life. Professionally trained as an artist with study in Europe, Wright has been painting for more than 60 years. His paintings focus mainly on the American Frontier and the Civil War with the explorers, the hunters, trappers, settlers, soldiers, and Indians as the subjects of his work. His love for American history guided him into the selected subjects for his works.

He has been shooting muzzleloading firearms since he bought his first original flintlock in 1961, which he hunted with for years. He is a charter member of the CLA and has served on the CLF Auction Committee since its inception in 2003, primarily focusing in providing the photography of the artists’ contributions. He also serves on the CLF board of directors.

Like all CLA members, his interests hones in on the firearms, accoutrements and all the arts of the Longrifle Culture. He has made long guns and powder horns and has contributed several times to the CLF Fundraising auctions through the years.