I’m an author, artist, musician, and flute maker with a deep love for culture, healing, and world travel.

I make unique art, music, and books that take the reader off the beaten path, to glimpse a sliver of the human experience they might not ordinarily see.

It is my hope that my work will inspire people to look deeper into the importance of both biological and cultural diversity, and to see that a more beautiful, healthful world is possible.

New! Monthly Fine Art Print Giveaway

Every month for the coming year, I’ll give away a fine art giclée print to one lucky subscriber. Winners can choose a print from any of my art. Learn more.

Enter to Win a Print!

No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Giveaway begins in August 2021. Winners will be chosen at random at the beginning of each month, and will be notified by email. Free shipping. Contact Dave with any questions. You could be the next winner!

My Books:

Drawing on Culture book cover

Drawing on Culture

My new illustrated book is now available! More than 30 new artworks and travel writings from West Africa.

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Djoliba Crossing book cover

Djoliba Crossing

Newly revised 2nd Edition of the popular book, with 50+ pages of full-color illustrations and rhythm notations.

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Discover the magic of West Africa

Djoliba Crossing e-book

Discover the magic of West Africa

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Take a journey off the beaten path, and discover an enchanting land of cultural treasures…and hidden dangers.

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    Explore More Projects:

    Afroflute album

    Afroflute

    Fula flute, balafon, djembé, and ngoni come together in this joyful musical romp through the highlands of West Africa.

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    West Africa paintings and drawings

    West Africa 2000–2011

    Drawings and Paintings celebrating cultural diversity, based on my travels to Guinea, West Africa living with the Malinké people of the Niger River Valley.

    Prints available

    Drawing on Culture artwork

    Drawing on Culture

    Drawing on Culture: West Africa is the first in my series of artworks that explore various cultures from around the world, based on travels in those places.

    Prints available

    Dave Kobrenski plays Fula flute

    Music

    Musical compositions, recordings, and performances. Projects such as: Afroflute, Donkilo! Afro Jazz, and Landaya Ensemble.

    Drawing of bears

    Wildlife Art

    In the wild places on Earth, we find reminders of our own roots. In this series of art, I celebrate the sacred nature of the beings with whom we share this planet.

    Prints available

    Drawing of a dancer

    Figure Drawing

    An ongoing journal of my studies of the human figure. Drawings and paintings in charcoal, pencil, conté, watercolor, gouache, and more.

    Prints available