Dave Mawer is a visual arts teacher from the Buffalo, New York area. He has been in the field of education for seven years and has taught throughout the state of New York. As a practicing artist, Dave has exhibited in solo and group shows in the Western New York area. Dave's' background in design history informs his work style. His interest in the traditional overprint process, for example, can be seen in many of his designs. Dave prefers working on projects he morally aligns with, creating pieces for causes and groups he personally backs.