David Sinclair Nixon
- Born in Bessemer, Alabama in January 1904 and died in New Orleans in February 1973
- Became known both for his musical ability and for his painting
- As a painter, he was known for his colorful, often abstract works.
- Received first prize in the 1943 New Orleans Spring Fiesta
- His works were displayed in his own galleries in New Orleans and in many other settings, including Carmel and San Francisco; as well as in Mexico, France and Italy