Stephen Dinsmore

For me painting means being always on the lookout for an image/idea that excites. Sounds straightforward but it’s nothing like a straight line. So many things count: The creamy light of late afternoon; the abstract beauty of marks on the side of a train car; cows standing in silage... I search for a subject or a visual find that I just can’t walk away from. Some condition in nature or a subject grabs hold and I have to try and paint it. Happening upon such circumstances are magical gifts offered to a painter for sure. Moments of grace. Painting is a process of discovery and arrival. Nuance of tone, expression and the handling of materials are among those elements key to the work. It is important that the finished painting have a visual “lastingness”; such that the work continues to resonate over time.

Artist Bio

Stephen Dinsmore’s work is allied to the mystery and alchemical nature of painting. His paintings evoke a love of light, color, ennui and connection to land and object. The subjects of Mr. Dinsmore’s work include landscape, still life, and “things for which I have great fondness”. The paintings are expressionistic in spirit with nuanced and subtle balances of color and light. There is a lively and sensuous handling of paint in the work –a love of materials. Dinsmore says that, “I search for subjects or a visual find that I just can’t leave behind. Some condition in nature or subject grabs hold and I have no choice but to try to paint it. Happening upon such circumstances are such gifts-moments of grace.” His paintings are meant to be seen over time. There is a quiet depth to the work that reveals itself with repeated viewing.

The artist has work in private and public collections nationally and internationally including:

Museum of Nebraska Art
United Airlines
Hyatt Hotels, Inc.
Fairmont Hotels, Inc.
Donnelly Publishing
McGraw Hill
Adolf Coors, Inc.
Palatine Civic Center
American Embassy, Paris, France
Hilton Hotels International
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bryan Hospitals
Centel Corporation
Intercontinental Hotels
General Electric
Harris Bank
Wolters Kluwer, Inc
Whitney Houston

Misc.:

Sarasota Review
Boston Globe
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Chicago Tribune
New American Paintings Magazine
Phoenix House and Garden
Better Homes and Gardens, 2006