Dorothy Renals taught Art
in the school system for four years. She left
teaching
to devote herself to full time painting at her
home studio.
Dorothy expresses a deep
tenderness towards animals and nature in her work.
The figure or spirit of Mother Earth is often
present in her work, drawn upon ancient celtic
legends, particularly the theme of Rhiannon, in
which the Earth is regarded as being a female.
Due to her sensitive treatment
of animals and Nature, Dorothy's work is especially
popular with those interested in Wildlife Art.
Yet her paintings and etchings also give one a
sense of mystery and the fantastic.
Dorothy creates from her
internal visions and it is from these mental images
that she does preliminary drawings for either
a painting or an etching.
She continues to combine
mythology and wild life to create graceful, flowing
images. Serenity and a sense of well being ...
almost a meditative effect ... are the feelings
which most people experience when viewing her
works.
Dorothy's work displays
an originality of concept and a powerful painting
technique, developed over many years of discipline
and study. Finally, of most importance, she has
the vital imaginative skills which are so necessary
for the creating of Visionary Art.
