Denise Imke
Moving from Texas in 1976, it was in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment that Denise Imke finally found both the opportunity and the inspiration to pursue her lifelong interest in art. Exploring many and varied mediums, such as watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, and silver smith, Denise has always and ... moreMoving from Texas in 1976, it was in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment that Denise Imke finally found both the opportunity and the inspiration to pursue her lifelong interest in art. Exploring many and varied mediums, such as watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, and silver smith, Denise has always and inevitably returned to her first love - that of oil painting.
While working in several different genres, from detailed portraiture to impressionistic landscapes, the classical still-life remains her favorite. However, Denise has often taken her easel out on location to discover the joy and challenges of painting the beautiful and ever-changing landscapes of New Mexico.
After completing her early art training at both New Mexico Junior College, and Eastern New Mexico University, Denise Imke went on to study with such accomplished and well-known artists as: Ben Konis, Lois Easley, Vickie Clark, Tom Darrah, and Ann Mann.
In 2003 Denise received a merit scholarship to the prestigious Scottsdale Artists' School, in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she was privileged to study with the nationally acclaimed artist, Sherrie McGraw. And, it was while at the Scottsdale Artists' School that one of Denise's paintings, entitled Copper Pot was juried and accepted to appear on exhibit in its annual "Best and Brightest" show. In 2010 Denise became an associate member of "Oil Painters of America", a national organization dedicated to representational oil painters.
"After painting for over thirty years," Denise states, "I feel that I have only scratched the surface. Art is an extremely important part of my life, and certainly the most fun."
Honors & Exhibitions
2018 - Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, Mary Williams Fine Art, Boulder, Co
2018 - Awarded the Shirl Smithson Scholarship, Oil Painters of America
2014 - Awarded the Shirl Smithson Scholarship, Oil Painters of America
2013 - "Best of the Best" Invitational Art Show & Sale, Breckenridge Fine Art Center, Breckenridge, Tx
2012 - Biennale Grande Art Show, The Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, NM
2012 - Salon International, Greenhouse Fine Art Gallery, San Antonio, Tx
2012 - The Best of the Best Invitational Art Show, Breckenridge Fine Art Center, Breckenridge, Tx
2011 - 19th Annual Juried Art Show Sale & Competition, Breckenridge Fine Art Center, Breckenridge, Tx
2003 - Honorable Mention, The Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artist's School, Scottsdale, Az
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