Internationally known anesthesiologist and water colorist, LEROY DAVID VANDAM, M.D., 1914-2004, fondly referred to as LDV, requires no introduction in the medical community. His gifts as a watercolorist are well represented by the Vandam paintings. Now, the life story of Dr. Vandam, from his childhood to his legendary professional career, has been chronicled by his son, architect Samuel W. Van Dam, with copious illustrations never before published.
As the title suggests, half of this book documents LVD’s life and career; the other half features his artistry of seven decades, from 1934 to 2004. Dr. Vandam was proud of his artistic accomplishments and confident of his medical expertise. He fondly correlates the creative process of painting with knowledge, judgment and expertise needed for clinical decision-making. This book highlights the rich life, distinguished career and accomplished avocation of this unique anesthesiologist/watercolorist.
Mr. Van Dam wrote this book in memory of his beloved father, and also for an altruistic cause: The entire proceeds of the sale of this book, go to charity. Eighty percent of proceeds benefit the Cambodian Arts and Scholarship Foundation, which supports educating hundreds of at-risk Cambodian children from elementary school through the university level. The remaining 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Wood Library-Museum, on which LDV had been a Board trustee. All copies available are autographed by Mr. Van Dam.
