Dennis Ziemienski,
a native San Franciscan, graduated cum laude from the California
College of Arts and Crafts.
An internationally known illustrator and designer for 30 years
and a member of New York Society of Illustrators, his paintings
have been in various one-man and group exhibitions and have
won numerous awards.
Dennis has taught at the California College of Arts and Crafts
and the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has had studios
in California and New York. Traveling to Europe frequently,
Dennis has acquired an affinity for the architecture, lifestyle
and light of the Mediterranean.
His strong and richly colored images borrow much of their inspiration
from early 20th century paintings and posters.
Churchhill Downs selected Dennis as the Official Artist of the 2006 Kentucky Derby. www.derbyartgifts.com
Currently, Dennis is working on gallery shows, commissioned paintings and murals.
Dennis often works by commission. Contact Dennis directly to discuss
the details (ideas, content, pricing, payment, etc) of commissioned paintings,
murals and posters.
Dennis Ziemienski
12300
Wolf Run, Glen Ellen,
California 95442
707.935.0357
**Many of the pieces in this portfolio are available both as originals and prints, others, though they may not be available, are also presented at the artists descretion. These "unavailable" works serve as examples of "commissioned" work available from the artist.
BORN 1947 San Francisco, CA
EDUCATION
1972 California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA BFA
TEACHING AND LECTURES
1998-2003 Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma, CA, painting &
composition
1998-2004 Syracuse University, NY, guest lecturer
1988-1990 Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA, painting
& illustration
1977-1980 California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA,
illustration & design
1975-1977 Foothill College, Los Altos, CA, composition &
design
FINE ART EXHIBITIONS
2006
Point Reyes Plein
Air 2006 4th Annual Exhibition, William Lester Gallery, Point
Reyes, CA
Kentucky Derby Official Artist, Churchill Downs, Louisville,
KY May 6
"Featured", William Lester Gallery, Point Reyes,
CA May
"New Works", Medicicne Man Gallery, Tucson, AZ March
2005
Sonoma Plein Air 2005,
Sonoma, CA
20th Annual Salute to the Arts Exhibition, Sonoma, CA
Point Reyes Plein Air 2005 3rd Annual Exhibition, William Lester
Gallery, Point Reyes, CA
12th Annual Carmel Art Festival, Plein Air Competition, Carmel,CA
2004
"Small Works",
William Lester Gallery, Point Reyes, CA
The American Heart Association Gala, San Francisco, CA
"Flowers in the Landscape and Still Life", William
Lester Gallery
Sonoma Plein Air 2004, Sonoma, CA
19th Annual Salute to the Arts Exhibition, Sonoma, CA Sonoma
Valley Museum of Art, Wet Paint Event-Signature Artist, Sonoma,
CA
"Artists Abroad", William Lester Gallery, Point
Reyes, CA
"Recent Paintings", The Gallery at the Lodge, Sonoma,
CA
"Early California", recent paintings, The Overlook
Gallery at Nicholson Ranch, Sonoma, CA
11th Annual Carmel Art Festival, Plein Air Competition, Carmel,
CA
2003
California Art Club
with the Women's City Club Artist's Choice Exhibition,
Pasadena, CA
"Small Works", William Lester Gallery, Point Reyes,
CA
"The Urban Landscape", William Lester Gallery, Point
Reyes, CA
18th Annual Salute to the Arta Exhibition, Sonoma, CA
Sonoma Plein Air 2003, Sonoma, CA
"Recent Paintings", The Breakaway Cafe, Sonoma,
CA
2002
"Sonoma Seven",
Vermilion Art, Sonoma, CA
"Recent Works", ElderArt Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Sonoma plein Air 2003, Sonoma, CA
17th Annual Salute to the Arts, Sonoma, CA
2001
"Recent Paintings",
Vermilion Art, Sonoma, CA
16th Annual Salute to the Arts, Sonoma, CA
"Recent Paintings, The Breakaway Cafe, Sonoma, CA
PUBLICATIONS
2006 Southwest Art, Best of the West -May
2006 Southwest Art, Best of the West -March
1999 Sonoma Valley Magazine - Sept.
1997 United Airlines "Hemispheres" Magazine - March
cover
ORGANIZATIONS
California Art Club - Artist Member, since 2003
New York Society of Illustrators - Artist Member, since 1982
Oil Painters of America 2005
Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson, AZ and Santa Fe, NM
William Lester Gallery, Point Reyes, CA