About The Artist

Dennis Reinke

Living in Loveland, Colorado in the eighties gave me the benefit of friendships and learning from many unselfish fine artists. After working in sculpture for several years I immersed myself in the study of painting having been given a kick start by Clyde Aspevig. Intrigued by the resultant luminosity of the work by Maxfield Parrish I studied color theory, the use of primary colors and the technique and palettes of other artists both in watercolor and oil painting. Workshops with Irving Shapiro, Buffalo Kaplinski and Kim English taught me various ways to address painting. Studies with Jon Zahourek were extremely important for understanding the muscle and bone activity in the human and animal anatomy. Studies also included classes along with many others at the University of Cincinnati, Notre Dame Graduate School and night classes at the Cincinnati School of Fine Art and Colorado State University

I always studied art along with my masonry and architectural careers and carried the technical discipline into the art process. Perspective drawing became automatic after years of practice. Sculpture was a result of looking at detail in every form and color theory was tested in paintings.

"Dennis sees the world quite clearly... and that is obvious from his style of painting. He probably sees more detail that most people will ever notice. But once you have seen his work, you cannot take your eyes off his vision." Lynn White, Shriver Gallery, Taos, NM.

My passion now is growth, not in a competitive mode, but in new directions, taking the best and plunging ahead somewhere out there, in a unique, exciting and personal journey. I have a new awareness and confidence, living with his art, every day to the fullest.