David Brooks lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has been studying Van Gogh's life and works for nearly ten years. He is the author of Vincent van Gogh: The Complete Works, a new, updated catalogue raisonné of the works of Vincent van Gogh.

Van Gogh research and a love of travel have inspired the author to "follow" in Van Gogh's footsteps and have lead him through the streets of London, Paris, Arles, Amsterdam, Nuenen, Zundert, The Hague and many other stops in the rich tapestry of Vincent van Gogh's life and art.

Research and consulting

Van Gogh stands out as one of the world's most popular artists and more than 100 years of research and scholarship have contributed to a vast repository of knowledge about the painter and his works. This research is ongoing with a multitude of publications, conferences, exhibitions as well as film and television projects. With a decade of experience in Van Gogh research, I'm available to assist you with your own projects. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss further details.

Web development

The Vincent van Gogh Gallery remains the best website--dedicated to a single artist--on the internet. Nearly 150,000 visitors pass through the "doors" of the Gallery every month and the site continues to grow--both in its scope as well as its popularity.

My web development experience, however, isn't limited only to the field of fine arts. For two years I served as webmaster on the Year 2000 project for one of Canada's largest financial institutions. I've developed a wide range of websites catering to a vastly diverse audience. Examples of my web development can be found throughout the Vincent van Gogh Gallery. For specifics:

• page layout and design
• graphical development

I've also had several years of experience in database design and development (Microsoft Access only).

If you're seeking assistance in your own web or database development project, then I invite you to contact me in order to discuss the matter further.