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I am brent.

A Painter.

I have been chasing light since I was a boy, growing up on a farm in Africa. The light of the world is spectacular, and I spend my time capturing it on canvas.

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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.

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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.

The original art form—oil on canvas. Browse through the shop and have your favourite painting delivered to your door.

An artwork specifically and uniquely created to capture special moments, portraits, favorite places or scenic memories.

Originals in limited edition print on Hahnemuhle 308Gm Photo Rag Fine Art Paper — one of the world’s most popular papers.

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.

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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 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.

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Exhibitions

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

Sherwood Club, Los Angeles, California

Sherwood Club, Los Angeles, California

Reno-Sparks Convention Centre, Reno, Nevada

Reno-Sparks Convention Centre, Reno, Nevada

Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada

Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada

Gallery 195, Boerne, Texas

Gallery 195, Boerne, Texas

Texas Polo Club, Boerne, Texas

Texas Polo Club, Boerne, Texas

Bay Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas

Bay Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas

Anarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas

Anarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas

Sarasota Key, Florida

Anarte Gallery, San Antonio, Texas

Agora Gallery, New York City, New York State

Agora Gallery, New York City, New York State

Anderson Wheeler, London

Anderson Wheeler, London

Christian De Jabrun, Chantilly

Christian De Jabrun, Chantilly

Florema, Nairobi, Kenya

Florema, Nairobi, Kenya

Ababa House, Lusaka, Zambia

Ababa House, Lusaka, Zambia

Jameson Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe

Jameson Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe

Normand Dunn Gallery, South Africa

Normand Dunn Gallery, South Africa

Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Tatham 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

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“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.

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