Dave Schumm

Dave Schumm is a Bryan, Ohio native whose paintings explore the intersection of life, faith, emotion, and the human experience. Working primarily in acrylic, Schumm creates abstract and expressionist works that invite viewers to look beyond the literal and connect with something deeper. His paintings are often characterized by energetic brushwork, layered color, bold shapes, and expressive movement. Rather than simply depicting a subject, Schumm seeks to capture the emotions, questions, struggles, and moments of grace that shape our lives. His work reflects a personal journey of faith and an ongoing fascination with the ways spirituality and everyday life intersect. Religion and faith are important influences in Schumm's work, but his paintings are not intended to provide easy answers. Instead, they encourage reflection and conversation—inviting each viewer to bring their own experiences, beliefs, and emotions to the work. Rooted in his Northwest Ohio upbringing, Schumm draws inspiration from the people, places, relationships, and experiences that have shaped his life. Through abstraction and expressionism, he transforms those influences into paintings that are personal yet open to interpretation. For Schumm, painting is both an act of exploration and an invitation: to pause, to feel, to question, and to see life—and faith—in a new way.