Looking at america and painting how i want, what i want and how i see it, is an exhibition of works by the pittsburgh, pa. Deans grandmother, marie mitchell took on the task to raise the frail infant grandson from the age of eleven months, even though she was caregiver for her aged mother at. Dean mitchell received his formal training at columbus college of art and design and subsequently worked as a leading designer for hallmark cards, inc. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, including egg temperas, oils and pastels. Southern passions, paintings, and poems book dean mitchells. Mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. Much of dean mitchells art seen here has never been reproduced in before, and. Mitchell also has books available and each copy is personally signed by the artist, dean mitchell. Egg temperas, acrylics, oils, watercolors and pastels. In fact, this one is the best book i have read on the topic.
The watercolors of dean mitchell beauty in the real scarce. His work is filled with great talent, and his experience as an african american artist informs the way he depicts the subjects in his pieces, bringing to light an important message. Watercolor artist dean mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. Nationally recognized painter dean mitchell discusses how he built. Mitchell also has books available and each copy is personally. Artist dean mitchell has been earning awards since he was in his 20s. Music, deep rivers in my soul limited editions club. See more ideas about dean mitchell, watercolor landscape and watercolor paintings. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. See more ideas about dean mitchell, dean and watercolor paintings. When i did my first book, galleries told me dont do that, its a bad deal. Louis art museum, nelsonatkins museum of art, hubbard museum, kemper museum of contemporary art, mississippi art museum, arkansas art center and others.
See more ideas about dean mitchell, dean and artist. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Dean mitchell watercolor artist dean mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. See more ideas about dean mitchell, watercolor landscape, watercolor paintings. The artist recalls walking the streets of downtown quincy frequently with his grandmother fondly recalling how her umbrella. Dean mitchell born 1957 is an american figurative artist who works primarily in watercolor and oil paint. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, including egg. The transformative power of art, with dean mitchell listen to the interview here. Paintings that at first glance appear to be straightforward, realistic renderings turn out, on closer inspection, to be highly organized compositions in which careful editing and orchestration of tone and color work to create a unique. Maricopa county reservation structures 10 x 15 acrylic. Dean mitchell born 1957 is an american figurative artist who works primarily in watercolor and. Dean mitchell, artist, on power and presence duration.
Dean lamont mitchell artist, fine art prices, auction. His technical skill is unsurpassed, and the emotional impact of his work is unforgettable. I want to create paintings that make people think and feel. His life is the subject of an illustrated childrens book titled, against all odds. During his fourdecadelong career, he has been recognized with hundreds of awards. Dean mitchell has received the american watercolor society gold medal, allied artist of american gold medal in watercolor and oil, thomas moran award from the salmagundi club in new york, remington professional league, and for three years in a row the best in show award from the mississippi watercolor society grand national competition.
Maya angelous music, deep rivers in my soul is a groundbreaking event for us, a first edition that she wrote especially for our members. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other. Beauty in the real dean mitchells marie brooks gallery. Of southern passions, paintings, and poems is a unique book in several ways. In his fourdecade long career, dean mitchell, of tampa, fla. Watercolor artist dean mitchell chronicles southern life. Artist dean mitchells story is a biography of a smalltown southern boy who grew up in a time and culture where his artistic talents were not appreciated. Hes 5lb, hes 511, his bday is july 25, 1995, hes 16 and he went to white chapel. Meet artist, dean mitchell, in this blog by painter brian neher. Dean mitchell, southern tobacco barns, watercolor mitchell was born in 1957 in pittsburgh but was reared in quincy, florida. Create your own success dean mitchell clark hulings fund.
Im looking for freedom regardless of painting styles and labels imposed on artists in regards to race and ethnic origins. The over400 to date include top honors from the national watercolor society and american watercolor society, the arts for the parks medal for overall excellence and twice he received the watercolor award in recognition of exceptional artistic merit at the prestigious masters of the american west. Love dean mitchells fine art editions and especially snow hills that reminds me of my grandfathers homeland outside rochester, mn. Dean mitchells marie brooks gallery american figurative.
This 119 page book contains beautiful full color images of deans extraordinary watercolors and is one that i highly recommend to other artists. Books watercolor artist dean mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. Mitchell has been featured in numerous publications, including the new york times, christian science monitor, american artist, artist magazine, fine art. Dean was interview by antrese wood from savvy painter podcast. The early years dean mitchells marie brooks gallery.
Sold abandon on the reservation 20 x 30 watercolor. Dean mitchells allergy and asthma solution is the best guide to understanding allergies and overcoming their symptoms. I am always searching for a sense of placea sense of intimacy in my work, mitchell says. Each copy is personally signed by the artist, dean mitchell. Watercolors dean mitchell, watercolor paintings, painting. Other than nikolas roses the powers of freedom book, no book is as approachable as this one. The watercolors of dean mitchell beauty in the real. Deans grandmother, marie mitchell took on the task to raise the frail infant grandson from the age of eleven months, even though she was caregiver for her aged mother at the same time. When dean mitchell decided to leave his basement studio in the kansas city. Heres a video which helps to paint a background of the life and work of dean. Meet artist, dean mitchell, a sponsor of the you be the judge art contest, by professional portrait painter, brian neher. Dean mitchell is one of the most important living artists in the united states today. Watercolor drawing, watercolor landscape, watercolor paintings, watercolors, dean mitchell, fine art gallery, painting techniques, jackson hole, sculpture.
His subjects, derived largely from african american culture, have been cited for their emotional depth, avoidance of facile sentimentality, and accomplished sense of formal design. This is a beautiful book of his earlier work, and a must have for anyone who is a fan of this incredible artists work. Watercolor artist dean mitchell is known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. Their work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the rjd gallery and the springfield art museum. The feelings and emotions that he captures in each of his watercolors come as a result of understanding the people and places that he paints. His life is the subject of an illustrated book for children, against all odds. Dean mitchell wields his brush with soft, yet deft, strokes of controlled edges and subtle transitions to honor the spirit of oftoverlooked people and places. She also inspire the exceptional artist, dean mitchell, to create six glorious etchings for the book. American artist dean mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. Can you think back to a point in your career where you started to appreciate the transformative power of art. Artist dean mitchell is a master at finding the beauty and dignity of everyday life. The street portraiture of dean mitchell represents so strongly what nailed is dedicated to sharing with its viewers. View original paintings by dean mitchell at the red piano.