dennis greenwood 

landscape & marine artist

 about

Dennis painting in studio Painting is a favourite mode of expression; especially drawing and painting with paper and water-based paints.
I keep the range of my materials minimal and have developed strong preferences for the papers and paints I use; on account of both their quality and consistency. Quality brushes are very expensive, so I tend to use whatever I can afford.
My passion for the NZ outdoors results in my painting subject matter most often being the topography and ‘moods’ of this environment. Although I enjoy stylized and abstract works, my preference is for naturalistic depictions. Land and sea scapes tend to surround one, so my work is usually (for watercolours) on a large scale. Unfortunately, this lends itself to studio painting, but I prefer working on location for smaller works.
Spare time is spent maintaining our property and enjoying outdoor adventures and music.

recognition

2024:

Guest artist at Watercolour NZ's annual SPLASH Exhibition, Porirua

2023:

Guest artist at FAS's Manawatu Art Expo, Palmerston North

2020:

Commission painting for Horowhenua Mayoral office

2019:

'lower gorge, Whanganui River' selected as Artmajeur's 'Editor's Pick' and featured on their home page

2018:

Runner-up for Signature Peoples' Choice Award, NZ Art Show, Wellington

2016-2018:

- Exhibiting at Exhibitions Gallery, Wellington

2015:


Best Watercolour Painting, Rotary/Kapiti Observer Art Show, Paraparaumu Dennis at Taylor-Jensen Gallery
Best Landscape/Seascape Painting, Rotary/Kapiti Observer Art Show, Paraparaumu
First in Peoples' Choice Award, Watercolour NZ's SPLASH Exhibition, Wellington
Second in Peoples' Choice Award, Watercolour NZ's SPLASH Exhibition, Wellington

2012-2015:

Exhibiting at Taylor-Jensen Gallery, Palmerston North

2012:

Joint winner of the Supreme Award, Watercolour NZ's Diamond Jubilee SPLASH Exhibition, Wellington
workshops/exhibitions

Sorry, there are currently no workshops or exhibitions