• about Dennis •

I am a painter and web/print designer living with my partner in the country on the outskirts of Levin, in the Horowhenua region of New Zealand. Our three children fled home long ago. My qualifications are in graphic design/illustration & teaching, and I have taught visual arts & graphic design at both tertiary & secondary levels. I am enthusiastic about drawing & painting in watercolours; my passion for the NZ outdoors results in my subject matter featuring the topography & ‘moods’ of this environment. Spare time is spent enjoying outdoor adventures, or just chilling with some good music. I welcome general enquiries & those regarding workshops or commissions...just get in touch!

• art awards •

2019:

'Whanganui River (Lower Gorge)' selected as 'Editor's Pick' and featured on the Artmajeur home page

2018:

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

2015:

Best Landscape/Seascape Painting, Rotary/Kapiti Observer Art Show, Paraparaumu

Best Watercolour 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:

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

• get in touch •