Denise Henley

: Jan. 2014

: 4

(4)

United States

 
 
  • I work mainly in three mediums: oil, pastel and acrylic in what would be considered a "Realistic" style, however, lately I have been striving for a more painterly look  by letting go of my grip on the accuracy of representation, honoring instead, the integrity of the paint and the brush stroke. To this end, I will often reach for a painting knife instead of a paintbrush. It is my intention to paint as simply as possible, rendering only that which is essential to my message and omitting unnecessary marks that only serve to complicate and make for a banal work of art.

    For me, the human figure is the most beautiful and perhaps the most difficult of subject matters, but one I am most intrigued by. While I often use photographs as reference material, I prefer to paint from life - it is my goal to paint exclusively from life. My passion for art is all consuming and prompts me to engage in some artistic form daily.

    I study the works of both old and new masters and have several favorites but if I were to name a few, they would be: John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, Degas, Pino, John Howard Sanden, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt.
  • 1982 - 1986

    Southeastern Louisiana University

  • 2011

    Grand Champion Professional

    Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival

    2011

    Grand Champion Professional

    Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival

    2011

    Popular Choice Award Professional

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

    2011

    Art Guild Purchase Award

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

    2007

    Purchase Patron Award

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

    2007

    Second Place

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

    2007

    Popular Choice Award

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

    2006

    People's Choice Award

    Studio Tour and Silent Auction

    2004

    People's Choice Award

    St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, Colorado

    2004

    Honorable Mention

    Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival
  • : Local Artists

    : 4 Oct 2013 - 8 Nov 2013

    : Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, Colorado, USA

    Local artists were invited to exhibit at the Aspen Art Museum.

    : Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

    : 12 Sep 2011 - 18 Sep 2011

    : Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

    Artists from around the country are invited to exhibit in this art festival where their work is juried and awarded ribbons.

    : Denise Henley

    : 1 Sep 2008 - 1 Sep 2009

    : Aspen Gallery at The Highlands, Aspen, Colorado, USA

    A new artist at this gallery

    : Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

    : 10 Sep 2007 - 16 Sep 2007

    : Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

    Artists from around the country are invited to exhibit in this festival and their work is juried and awarded ribbons.

    : Denise Henley

    : 30 Jun 2006 - 31 Dec 2008

    : Aspen Colors Gallery, Basalt, Colorado, USA

    Solo Opening Exhibition. A new member of the gallery

    : Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

    : 13 Sep 2004 - 19 Sep 2004

    : Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

    Artists are invited from across the country to exhibit in this festival and their work is juried and awarded ribbons.


1982 - 1986

Southeastern Louisiana University


2011

First Place Professional

Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival

2011

Grand Champion Professional

Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival

2011

Popular Choice Award Professional

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

2011

Art Guild Purchase Award

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

2007

Purchase Patron Award

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

2007

Second Place

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

2007

Popular Choice Award

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

2006

People's Choice Award

Studio Tour and Silent Auction

2004

People's Choice Award

St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, Colorado

2004

Honorable Mention

Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Fall Art Festival

: Local Artists

: 4 Oct 2013 - 8 Nov 2013

: Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Local artists were invited to exhibit at the Aspen Art Museum.

: Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

: 12 Sep 2011 - 18 Sep 2011

: Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

Artists from around the country are invited to exhibit in this art festival where their work is juried and awarded ribbons.

: Denise Henley

: 1 Sep 2008 - 1 Sep 2009

: Aspen Gallery at The Highlands, Aspen, Colorado, USA

A new artist at this gallery

: Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

: 10 Sep 2007 - 16 Sep 2007

: Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

Artists from around the country are invited to exhibit in this festival and their work is juried and awarded ribbons.

: Denise Henley

: 30 Jun 2006 - 31 Dec 2008

: Aspen Colors Gallery, Basalt, Colorado, USA

Solo Opening Exhibition. A new member of the gallery

: Glenwood Springs Annual Fall Art Festival

: 13 Sep 2004 - 19 Sep 2004

: Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA

Artists are invited from across the country to exhibit in this festival and their work is juried and awarded ribbons.


 

I work mainly in three mediums: oil, pastel and acrylic in what would be considered a "Realistic" style, however, lately I have been striving for a more painterly look  by letting go of my grip on the accuracy of representation, honoring instead, the integrity of the paint and the brush stroke. To this end, I will often reach for a painting knife instead of a paintbrush. It is my intention to paint as simply as possible, rendering only that which is essential to my message and omitting unnecessary marks that only serve to complicate and make for a banal work of art.

For me, the human figure is the most beautiful and perhaps the most difficult of subject matters, but one I am most intrigued by. While I often use photographs as reference material, I prefer to paint from life - it is my goal to paint exclusively from life. My passion for art is all consuming and prompts me to engage in some artistic form daily.

I study the works of both old and new masters and have several favorites but if I were to name a few, they would be: John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, Degas, Pino, John Howard Sanden, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt.