
I believe in painting authentically, understanding the subject matter, knowing it, having experience of it and with it, finding those cracks that let the light in, and painting with a new and fresh perspective.
The original art form —oil on canvas.
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My work consists of original oil on canvas paintings, commissioned artworks, customisable prints as well as art education.
An artwork specifically and uniquely created to capture special moments, portraits, favorite places or scenic memories.
Learn more about Sip-and-Sketch workshops, one-on-one lessons, or group lessons in the studio or even out on safari!
Print 'Nguni 2'. 186cm x 68cm
About brent
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, growing up on a farm in the Eastern Highlands. It was this upbringing that provided me with the foundation from which I launched my venture into the international art world.
My subject matter is uniquely reflective of my own experience and my affection for this world of adventure and fascination. Committing my thoughts and findings to canvas, I portray humans, landscapes, and wildlife with equal precision and empathy.
I am fortunate to be a part of a team that makes the whole art process a beautiful, inclusive, transparent and enjoyable journey.


The Ever-Growing Dodds
The real champion behind everything is my wife, Laura. She says efficiency means fluency: do what you do well, give others an opportunity to do what they’re great at too.
It is phenomenal being part of a team that seems to keep growing! We have just celebrated the birth of our daughter, Sophie. Laura says if you want to be a great artist, you’ll need an apprentice. She thinks it's hilarious that we recruited in house.
The extended team who offer a lot of opinions and do very little work are Petit Cheval, a blind horse who we are teaching to be a horse again, and the doggies. Fenton, in particular, fancies himself as an art connoisseur. He focuses intensely on a piece for a second, then ponders it for the rest of the day while lying in the sun.
Commission 'Industry'. 600cm x 200cm. Oil on canvas.
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The First Steps of Painting and Colour Mixing


the painter’s classroom
Art requires an intimate knowledge of the subject matter. By studying it and practising it, you start to understand the way in which it can be abstracted to its bare essentials.
As a family, we love exploring. Africa has some of the world’s great frontiers, and I am fortunate to be able to travel, watch and paint.
Having had the privilege of travelling the world, exhibiting internationally, and exploring different continents, I have developed a massive respect for the way in which art is portrayed.
I’m always attempting to depict people and places with similar empathy. Cool winter colours on the slopes of Mt Everest offered a unique insight into what purple shadows are, in contrast to the heated corridors of Katmandu. I chase the ghosts of the Impressionists, searching for their dappled interpretations of streets, people and vast open landscapes. A studio in the depths of the Okavango Delta surrounded by water lilies that go on for decades and free-roaming wildlife allowed me years to study these worthy teachers of light and colour en plein air.
Taking these experiences back to my studio is both my inspiration and foundation.
Thou Art: Art, Identity, and Relationships by Brent Dodd
Book Review:
Brent Dodd’s Thou Art is a fascinating exploration of how personal art preferences reflect deeper aspects of identity, relationships, and self-discovery.
Some critics may highlight the book's lack of depth in art analysis or its subjective interpretations, but I believe these choices enhance its overall intention. Rather than positioning itself as a dense academic text, Thou Art invites readers to engage with art intuitively and emotionally. In my experience, life’s most profound truths often emerge not from exhaustive analysis but from moments of simple clarity. Dodd’s willingness to embrace the subjective makes the book approachable and personal, encouraging readers to embark on their own journeys of self-reflection.

Exhibitions
You can find my work at the following exhibitions around the world:

Sherwood Club, Los Angeles, California
Reno-Sparks Convention Centre, Reno, NevadaReno-Sparks Convention Centre, Reno, Nevada
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NevadaMandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Gallery 195, Boerne, TexasGallery 195, Boerne, Texas
Texas Polo Club, Boerne, TexasTexas Polo Club, Boerne, Texas
Bay Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, TexasBay Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas
Anarte Gallery, San Antonio, TexasAnarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
Sarasota Key, FloridaAnarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
Agora Gallery, New York City, New York StateAgora Gallery, New York City, New York State
Anderson Wheeler, LondonAnderson Wheeler, London
Christian De Jabrun, ChantillyChristian De Jabrun, Chantilly
Florema, Nairobi, KenyaFlorema, Nairobi, Kenya
Ababa House, Lusaka, ZambiaAbaba House, Lusaka, Zambia
Jameson Hotel, Harare, ZimbabweJameson Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
Normand Dunn Gallery, South AfricaNormand Dunn Gallery, South Africa
Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaTatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Exhibitions
You can find my work at the following exhibitions around the world:
Jameson Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
Normand Dunn Gallery, South Africa
Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Florema, Nairobi, Kenya
Ababa House, Lusaka, Zambia
Reno-Sparks Convention Centre, Reno, Nevada
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Agora Gallery, New York City, New York State
Sherwood Club, Los Angeles, California
Anderson Wheeler, London
Gallery 195, Boerne, Texas
Texas Polo Club, Boerne, Texas
Bay Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas
Anarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
Sarasota Key, Florida
Christian De Jabrun, Chantilly
“Be polite to be respected in art. Serve and de-serve.”
These are the instructions of my father: my hero, and a hardworking citizen of the earth. One must serve one’s talent, don’t expect your talent to serve you.
That’s why I practice—and continue to practice—the art of painting. It remains a privilege to paint, and to paint in the knowledge that I have to give it my absolute all.