Dennis Rhoades, Master Painter of the American Landscape

[Dennis Rhoades]

Evergreen, CO

Tatonka II 9”x 6”



"Forest Of Color" 24" x 36"

September Layers 24”X 20”



Dillon Lake



"Bear Creek Rapids"




"Abandoned Corral"

Purple Canyon

Bright Before Sunset

About the Artist....

"My paintings are impressions of nature, not simply a replication of what is there.
I focus on vibrant, imaginative color and strong design. Each work starts with small
sketches, using large areas of color that are the building blocks of the composition.

Once a design is finalized, a line drawing in charcoal becomes the first step on the
new board. A transparent layer of orange provides the backdrop--a middle value
that peeks through the top layers and gives warmth to the finished painting. I call
the works “paintings” to emphasize that they are created from shapes, not lines,
as a drawing would be."

Education
Wichita University: 1957, Fine Arts Major
Kansas City Art Institute: 1958-1960, Fine Arts Major
Workshops and Private Study: Albert Handell, Susan Ogilvie,
Doug Dawson, Kim Lordier, Bob Rohm

Memberships
2011: Plein Air Artists Colorado, Member
2010: Pastel Society of New Mexico, Associate Member
2008: Art Students League of Denver, Member
2006: American Impressionist Society, Inc., Member
2004: Fine Art America, Member
2004: Center for the Arts Evergreen, Member
2004: Pastel Society of America, Master Member
2002: Pastel Society of Colorado, Signature Member
2002: Evergreen Artists Association, Master Member

Awards/Exhibits
2013: International Association of Pastel Societies, Convention Presenter
2012: Pastel Journal ‘Pastel 100 Best’ Landscapes.
2011: International Association of Pastel Societies,
2 Paintings Juried into Bi-Annual Exhibit
2011: D Gallery Denver, Two Man Pastel Landscape Exhibit
2011: Golden Arts Festival, Featured Artist
2010: Richeson 75 International Pastels, Best of Show
2010: Golden Arts Festival, First Place
2010: Southlake Fine Art Show, Outstanding Artist Award
2009: Pastel Society of America, Ringwood Manor Association of Arts Award
2008: Pastel Society of America, Pastel Society of the Southwest Award
2006: Pastel Society of America, Allied Artists of America Award
2006: Evergreen Arts Festival, First Place
2005: Pastel Journal ‘Pastel 100 Best’ Landscapes Fifth Place
2004: Pastel Society of Colorado Member Show, Best of Show

Dennis Rhoades
Pastel Society of America/Master Pastelist

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[Dennis Rhoades]

2012 Art Festivals


Art-In-the-Square
Southlake, Texas
April 27-29, 2012
Booth #G-1g


Cottonwood Art Festival
Richardson, Texas
May 5-6, 2012



Summer Art Market
Denver, Colorado
June 9-10, 2012
Booth #151


Boulder Arts Festival
Boulder, Colorado
June 30-July 1, 2012
Booth #TBD


Golden Fine Arts Festival
Golden Colorado
August 18-19, 2012
Booth #TBD


Evergreen Arts Festival
Evergreen, Colorado
August 25-26, 2012
Booth #8


Castle Rock Art Festival
Castle Rock, Colorado
September 8-9. 2012
Booth #66


Open door Studio
Evergreen, Colorado
September 15-16. 2012
My Studio: 27383 Mildred Lane

[Dennis Rhoades]

My 2012 Plein Air/Studio Workshops:

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LOCATION:
TERRY LUDWIG STUDIO

CLASS FULL

Littleton, Colorado
September 21-22-23


My workshops are designed to introduce painting the landscape through better use of design, color and application to make your own strong personal statements. We are under no obligation to copy what we see, that’s what a camera is designed to do. Concentration will be on the process of interpreting landscape to “fit” your own unique style. Although these are outdoor workshops, much of the discussion will apply equally to studio work and procedures. We’ll work on defining and developing what constitutes a strong pictorial concept and selection of those elements in the landscape which support that end. The ultimate goal is to help you think and create on a higher plane. The small class size is intended to encourage discussions and questions about our profession today.

- Dennis Rhoades

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Your chance to meet the artist...

Meet Dennis Rhoades in his studio on the 2012 Open Door Studios Tour at
map location #29 and see his latest artworks.


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