The twins attended the Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut from 1969-1973. It was at Paier where David met the pivotal figure in his career, Ken Davies; premier trompe l’oeil and still life painter of the twentieth century. Under the tutelage of Ken, David honed his skills as a technician and draftsman and most importantly found his niche as a painter. Throughout David’s career Ken has remained a mentor and steadfast friend. In a 1986 interview with Anita Shreve for Connoisseur Magazine Ken Davies named David Brega as his most successful student.
