Dennis Worrel is a painter and printmaker. He currently lives and work on the northern Oregon Coast near Tillamook. His interests include traveling, hiking, reading, and gardening. He is a founding member of Arts Accelerated, a local non-profit organization promoting arts exhibitions and education. Dennis received his MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.
At the end of the day, my intent is to make work that is accessible and can be enjoyed in the quiet moments of the day, letting the important things in life be brought back into focus."
Artist Statement
"Art making for me is an ongoing personal exploration of the natural world around me. I am a schooled artist drawn to the works of folk and visionary artists. I grew up in Northern California in the 60s and was first inspired by the works of Bay Area Figurative and Funk artists, for their irreverence visions and their self-deprecating sense of humor. I’ve also had a long fascination for Asian artworks for their simplicity, directness and nonlinear expression.
"I work in the medium of drawing, painting and printmaking. I prefer to work from memory aided by sketches or photos. The work often goes through multiple starts, stops, and restarts. To obtain interesting textures, I paint on raw linen or boards, or use a combination of painting and print making techniques. My subject matter varies widely from exotic animals in dream-like landscapes, desert and dense coastal forests to family and historic figures.
"At the end of the day, my intent is to make work that is accessible and can be enjoyed in the quiet moments of the day, letting the important things in life be brought back into focus."
"Art making for me is an ongoing personal exploration of the natural world around me. I am a schooled artist drawn to the works of folk and visionary artists. I grew up in Northern California in the 60s and was first inspired by the works of Bay Area Figurative and Funk artists, for their irreverence visions and their self-deprecating sense of humor. I’ve also had a long fascination for Asian artworks for their simplicity, directness and nonlinear expression.
"I work in the medium of drawing, painting and printmaking. I prefer to work from memory aided by sketches or photos. The work often goes through multiple starts, stops, and restarts. To obtain interesting textures, I paint on raw linen or boards, or use a combination of painting and print making techniques. My subject matter varies widely from exotic animals in dream-like landscapes, desert and dense coastal forests to family and historic figures.
"At the end of the day, my intent is to make work that is accessible and can be enjoyed in the quiet moments of the day, letting the important things in life be brought back into focus."