David O'Keefe Studios Is Moving

We are in the process of relocating to a new storefront on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota. Please stay tuned for further developments and the announcement of our grand re-opening. In the meantime, visit our virtual gallery tour below by clicking on the photo.

If you would like to order limited edition prints, t-shirts or other merchandise, please contact us at our Tampa office (813)254-5056 or email david@davidokeefe.com. Soon, ordering on the website will be available.

Sam Hallenback "Star Watch" Feature

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David was recently featured on Sam Hallenback's syndicated program "Star Watch." Search David O'Keefe Feature or David O'Keefe In Focus.

About Those Tommy Gun Toting Cupids

The Godfather frame on the original painting is inspired by the frescoed frames created by 18th century Italian painter Giambattist Tiepolo. Starting with an ornate solid wood frame, I embellished with cupids and other relevant icons from The Godfather movie to create a frame that adds a whole new dimension to the painting. I originally planned give the frame a gold and plastered feel, but decided instead on the rich brown and red tones of the painting itself. We are considering casting the frame, but as yet are undecided.

Godfather Update

This is my good friend Martin Zimmerman, one of the most talented sculptors I've ever met. Martin and I have been friends since high school and have collaborated on many pieces over the years. There is no one who can capture detail the way this guy can. So when I set to work on The Godfather, I knew Martin was the perfect person to help me complete my vision for this painting - an ornately embellished frame with cupids and other images reminiscent of the movie. The frame is a salute to Giambattista Tiepolo's ornate framing of the Scuola dei Carmin (which, by the way took 9 years to complete!)