Bader Field: A Journey of Love, Forgiveness & Acceptance

Carl David

Show Description:
Carl David's new book, Bader Field, embodies the emotional story of a son's loving relationship with his father - a legendary art dealer whose life is suddenly taken by a massive coronary at the young age of fifty-eight years. His death plunges the twenty-four-year old man onto the front lines of the family art business, which he had entered a mere three years prior. Battling with his own grief while trying to help his adoring but fragile mother survive, David forges forward with all of the elemental tools his father imparted to him. His journey proves a difficult one, not having yet recovered from the horrific loss of his brother to suicide just eight years earlier when he was found dead on the fourth floor of the Rittenhouse Square tonwhouse, which was home to the prestigious David David Gallery. His self-imposed obligation is to successfully take the family art business to the next generation and to give his own children every bit of love, kindness, and wisdom bestowed upon him by the unique man whom they will never know other than the mark he left on everyone who knew him.
Bader Field adds significant insight into the myseterious workings and dealings of the art world. David speaks from experience of having been immersed in it all of his life and having lived it from the inside out. There will be a tremendous crossover interest in this book as it combines the elements of an American family, it's goodness and its tragedy interfaced with the multifaceted aspects of the art business and flying small airplanes. Bader Field in Atlantic City was the oldest airfield in the country. With little sophistication, its two asphalt runways juggled single and twin engine aircraft and exuded a character and charm that created memories to last a lifetime. That is where this saga begins and where it ends as life comes full circle.

http://www.carledavid.com

Life and Art: The Journey of the Soul Expressed

Dot to Dot: Creating Global Community

Show Description:
Recently I had the great pleasure of having Carl David join me on the Wellness Roadshow. Carl is the author of Bader Field, a fictional account in memory of his father and brother, both deceased. Carl is the third generation of a four-generation family art business in Philadelphia. He is the author of Collecting & Care of Fine Art and owner of the prestigious David David Gallery. Carl has been a part of the art world for his entire life and has a wonderful and unique perspective into a world often reserved for few.
Art has been and continues to be an important part of this world. I am excited to have the opportunity to have Carl join me today as he shares with us his wisdom and insight into the world of art.

THE DAVID DAVID GALLERY WAS FOUNDED IN 1910 AND HAS ALWAYS DEALT IN PREMIERE QUALITY AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PAINTINGS, WATERCOLORS, DRAWINGS, SCULPTURES, FURNITURE AND ANTIQUES OF THE 16TH – 20TH CENTURY.
LOCATED IN AN ELEGANT FOUR STORY TOWNHOUSE IN THE FASHIONABLE AND PRESTIGIOUS RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AREA.

THE GALLERY MOUNTS EXHIBITIONS SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR AND OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF APPRAISALS, BROKERAGE AND CONSULTATIONS FOR PRIVATE, CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTORS. 

THE CURRENT EMPHASIS IS ON AMERICAN & EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONISM AS WELL AS MAJOR LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS OF THE 19TH & 20th CENTURY.  EXAMPLES BY FREDERICK CARL FRIESEKE, CHILDE HASSAM, WILLIAM GLACKENS,  ROBEET BLUM, ROBERT REID, THOMAS WILMER DEWING, EMIL CARLSEN, MAURICE BRAUN, MARTHA WALTER, ERNEST LAWSON, FREDERICK REMINGTON, ANDREW WYETH, JAMIE WYETH, ARE AMONG THE MAGNIFICENT WORKS IN THEIR INVENTORY.

NOW IN ITS FOURTH GENERATION OF BUSINESS, THE GALLERY’S PHILOSOPHY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE THE CONCEPTS OF HARD WORK, HANDS ON DEDICATION, RELENTLESS ENDEAVOR, AND EXCELLENCE IN ALL PURSUITS.

THE DAVID NAME CARRIES WITH IT THE TIMELESS TRADITIONS OF BEAUTY, QUALITY AND INTEGRITY.  THEIR HERITAGE CLEARLY DEFINES THE VISIONS OF TOMORROW WITH ALL THAT IS ACHIEVED TODAY.

DAVID DAVID GALLERY
260 S. 18TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-735-2922
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Healing Our Animals with special guest host Carl David

Carl David

Show Description:
I have asked Carl David, author, fine art dealer and animal lover to host this episode of Everything Animal. Carl is very much like you and me, an animal lover, and an animal advocate. In his own life, blessed with animals, Carl has learned how to channel healing energies for many animals. His unique and loving approach has helped many animals heal as well as live well past expected timelines set by the vetrinarian community. On today's show Carl will cite several examples of how he has been a channel for healing animals; several dogs (his favorite), a bird which was near death after a storm and even a friend's pony who was failing even after extensive medical intervention.  Using the energy in his hands as a vessel, he visualizes and channels healing as he gently lay hands upon the ailing animals, letting the energy go where it needs to go.  Intuitively he lets his hands be guided without presuming to know where to place them as they move with random call as directed by Spirit.

Sessions generally last from 10-20 minutes, depending, and he always asks that the owners please let him know if they improve.  To see an animal heal and regain their wellness is his great reward.  To know that he has contributed in small measure is absolute joy.

"I have always had a great love for animals and a kinship with them. They give so much and ask so little.  Their eyes tell all and speak volumes if we would just listen.  Communication with them is delicious. Communing with them is Divine!"

http://www.carledavid.com

Guest Bio:
Carl David is the third generation of a four-generation family art business in Philadelphia. He is the author of Collecting & Care of Fine Art published by Crown in 1981. His article about Martha Walter, an American impressionist painter (1875-1976) was published in the American Art Review in May 1978.