Before kicking off his successful career as a filmmaker, the late David Lynch was big into painting. Here's everything you need to know.

With the news of David Lynch ’s passing at age 78 come the inevitable—and well-deserved—tributes. The Atlantic called him America’s Cinematic Poet. The New York Times quickly put together a search-optimized list of where to stream “David Lynch Movies and TV Shows.

Working daily as part of what he called his "art life," Lynch summoned forces that he would translate to the silver screen.