In painting, Dean seeks to achieve abstract quality using recognizable shapes. He works plein air, relying on good memory and photos for minimal reference. “Painting directly from nature means the world to me. It opens up new dimensions in the way I see light and color and deepens my appreciation for nature and life as a whole.”
Known for his strong textures and saturated colors, Dean makes up his own hues, often heightening them, yet remains true to nature. “When I come across a scene I want to paint, it’s because of its strong design element and dramatic lighting. I like to do deep aspen interiors, because the range of subtle colors makes an overall unified, harmonious painting. It takes a lot of driving and hiking to find that one great scene.”
In painting, Dean seeks to achieve abstract quality using recognizable shapes. He works plein air, relying on good memory and photos for minimal reference. “Painting directly from nature means the world to me. It opens up new dimensions in the way I see light and color and deepens my appreciation for nature and life as a whole.”
Known for his strong textures and saturated colors, Dean makes up his own hues, often heightening them, yet remains true to nature. “When I come across a scene I want to paint, it’s because of its strong design element and dramatic lighting. I like to do deep aspen interiors, because the range of subtle colors makes an overall unified, harmonious painting. It takes a lot of driving and hiking to find that one great scene.”