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Dodi Groesser – 1 of 2happypainters
Although representational in style, I like to exaggerate the use of color, light and soft edges. I paint because it is fun and challenging and am drawn to a variety of subject matter. It is my goal to inspire a dialogue between the viewer and the painting. I desire to tell a story in every painting and hope that the viewer will have a reason to smile when engaging with my art. Having explored a variety of medium, I have found that oil suits my personality. Painting pets, birds and other animals with unique expressions is what I especially enjoy but also appreciate the adventure of painting en plein air.
Commissioned paintings of pets, favorite places and things are welcome.
Dodi’s home was Minden, Nebraska. She and her artist husband, John and family moved to Greenville in 1989. She majored in art education in Nebraska and has been on a journey of growing in her art since childhood. Dodi has won numerous awards, has been published in 3 books and is represented at Riverwalk Gallery in Washington, NC. She has studied with numerous professional artists and enjoys plein air and studio painting.
John Groesser – 2 of 2happypainters
Over the past few years, since retirement, I have been searching for a different style of painting. I think everyone has had the experience of photographing a sunset with their phone or camera, only to have their excitement fall short when they try to share the pictures with someone. I wanted to figure out a way to push my paintings to 1. stand out from traditional art and 2. express my positive, happy, happy, happy feeling in life. I found it. I branded this new style “Open Expressionism.” I really enjoy painting in this new method and have been amazed to see how viewers are drawn to it.
So, what makes “Open Expressionism” unique? The definition for expressionism is art that seeks to express an emotional experience, rather than physical reality. Forms maybe distorted or exaggerated, and colors are intensified. I use "open" to describe a quick, bold approach, completing the painting in one session.
I hope the fast, loose, thick, confident palette knife and brush strokes on my paintings and the unashamed use of color provides an opportunity for the viewers to see, feel and experience a new emotional sensation, different from traditional paintings.
John’s home was Weeping Water, Nebraska. He has won numerous awards, has been published in three books and is represented at Riverwalk Gallery in Washington, NC. John has studied with many professional artists. He has been a resident artist in several cities and his paintings have been sought after by corporations and private collectors.
Although representational in style, I like to exaggerate the use of color, light and soft edges. I paint because it is fun and challenging and am drawn to a variety of subject matter. It is my goal to inspire a dialogue between the viewer and the painting. I desire to tell a story in every painting and hope that the viewer will have a reason to smile when engaging with my art. Having explored a variety of medium, I have found that oil suits my personality. Painting pets, birds and other animals with unique expressions is what I especially enjoy but also appreciate the adventure of painting en plein air.
Commissioned paintings of pets, favorite places and things are welcome.
Dodi’s home was Minden, Nebraska. She and her artist husband, John and family moved to Greenville in 1989. She majored in art education in Nebraska and has been on a journey of growing in her art since childhood. Dodi has won numerous awards, has been published in 3 books and is represented at Riverwalk Gallery in Washington, NC. She has studied with numerous professional artists and enjoys plein air and studio painting.
John Groesser – 2 of 2happypainters
Over the past few years, since retirement, I have been searching for a different style of painting. I think everyone has had the experience of photographing a sunset with their phone or camera, only to have their excitement fall short when they try to share the pictures with someone. I wanted to figure out a way to push my paintings to 1. stand out from traditional art and 2. express my positive, happy, happy, happy feeling in life. I found it. I branded this new style “Open Expressionism.” I really enjoy painting in this new method and have been amazed to see how viewers are drawn to it.
So, what makes “Open Expressionism” unique? The definition for expressionism is art that seeks to express an emotional experience, rather than physical reality. Forms maybe distorted or exaggerated, and colors are intensified. I use "open" to describe a quick, bold approach, completing the painting in one session.
I hope the fast, loose, thick, confident palette knife and brush strokes on my paintings and the unashamed use of color provides an opportunity for the viewers to see, feel and experience a new emotional sensation, different from traditional paintings.
John’s home was Weeping Water, Nebraska. He has won numerous awards, has been published in three books and is represented at Riverwalk Gallery in Washington, NC. John has studied with many professional artists. He has been a resident artist in several cities and his paintings have been sought after by corporations and private collectors.
