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SHADOW PAINTER
Denis combines watercolors, pen and ink, and chalk pastels to create paintings that inspire the storyteller in all of us. As the viewer approaches his paintings they experience a transition from a clear reality to a multilayered image that encourages them to see the story within. Drawing upon his training as a professional photographer gives Denis an eye for clarity of light and proper proportion. Add to this his love of the lyric effects of watercolors and pastels and the result is art that can change appearance when viewed from different distances. This combination of illusion and strict proportion prompts Denis to think of his work as "Romantic Realism." Denis Minamora's work is shown in prominent galleries and juried shows. He is included in collections both public and private across Canada and the United States as well as in Europe and as far away as Japan, Korea, Israel, Indonesia, and Australia. AWARDS 2015 Indian Wells Fine Art Festival - 2nd Place 2014 Calabasas Illustrious Artist of the Year 2014 Walnut Creek Art on the Main - 1st Place 2014 Indian Wells Fine Art Festival - 2nd Place 2013 Rancho Mirage Fine Art Affair - 1st Placee 2013 Walnut Creek Art on the Main - 1st Place 2013 Indian Wells Fine Art Festival - 2nd Place 2012 Rancho Mirage Fine Art Affaire - 1st Place 2012 Indian Wells Fine Art Festival - 1st Place 2012 Southwest Arts Festivla - People's Choice 2011 Indian Wells Art Festival - 2nd Place 2010 Rancho Mirage Fine Art Affaire - 1st Place 2007 Evergreen Art Festival - 2nd Place 2007 Southwest Arts Festival - Best All-around 2006 Rancho Mirage Fine Art Affaire - Best in Show 2006 Rancho Mirage Fine Art Affaire - Best Mixed-media
1997 - Claudia Pence Gallery, Chicgo, Ill “Shadow Painter” "As viewers approach his paintings, they experience a transition from a clear reality to a multilayered image that encourages one to see the story within." |