“As a chronicler of human nature, Sims knows the story survives time. His art seems to tell him what it wants to be and what is admirable is that he listens. Taking the act of painting into the digital medium, he conveys the essence and feeling with wit, humor, and a flourish of color, all the while opening the composition to the viewers as if letting us in on a secret. I sometimes get the feeling that he has turned over an ethereal rock and let us see the hidden life underneath.” — Vanessa Rose Green, psychiatrist, artist:

Sims’ combination of different media, creates an enticing composition for views. The layering of textures encourages the viewer to pause on the piece for a moment as the elements seem to jump off of the page. His use of color is captivating."—Jessica Kimmel Maneliss, Fine Art Photographer and Gallery Owner:

“Woof… Woof-Woof-Woof!” —  Shams (Historic Mercersburg, PA)

“The tension apparent in Sims' work illuminates the dark corners of the mind of a lifelong artist. When in color, they vibrate with force and passion. The sparse, often black backgrounds draw the viewer's eyes to his signature wide-eyed subjects. You will feel their fear as your own. His work exists in the instant after lighting a stick of dynamite. I hold my breath in anticipation of the explosion.” —Delaney S. Saul, Stonecoast Review Editor-in-Chief, Issues 12 & 13:

“Sims’ work is a unique amalgam of styles, influences and interests—zombies, cartoons, literature, Pittsburgh-based Hunky culture, Native American and Afro-American art and culture, mythology, jazz, blues, music of many varieties, the stuff of his particular life, all of it processed and rendered close to the natural world, in solitude, in the mountains of north central Pennsylvania, the cultural and spiritual characteristics of which also informs his work. Curiously, there is an accessibility to all of this. Sometimes I think of Dave’s work as high art cleverly disguised as a sort of American folk art.” —David Pulizzi, managing editor, Jazziz magazine:

“Sims' work immediately spoke to me with its high contrast, palpable emotion, and humor. Sims has a modern, unique talent for capturing facial expressions and manipulating familiar shapes…” —  Lauren Andrea, Stonecoast Review Art Editor, Issues 12 & 13:

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