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 Ritch Dean
I'm living a long history in creative endeavors with a deep love and great vision in interpreting the natural world. I consider myself to be a natural artisan with a God given talent for drawing, painting & photography. I equate being alive with being involved with creative mediums. Only three things in life are certain, death, taxes & Art. Being creative is to live, and to live is being creative. At least for me that is the case. My goal is to try to do something beyond myself maybe something with great meaning. I always try to use the best
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"Launiupoko Park S. Shore Maui," 12x16 |
materials and paints available and take great pride in my work.
In the first phase of my creative life I was consumed with art of large format photography. This vision was pure in spirit and shows in a large volume of work. The B&W photography is performed by the classical traditional method 4"x5" film camera and dark room printing.
I became intrigued with conceptual work and was very successful in completing dynamic creative original works. Eventually my evolution led to the honored tradition of painting and with great enthusiasm has taken this new study and challenge seriously. Ever evolving and
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"Ma'alaea Maui," 8x10 |
always reaching for my full potential is a Way of life.
I've lived in Maui from the 80's till now and have been an avid outdoors man, hiker, surfer & wind surfer most of my life. For over two decades I have exhibited in numerous juried & invitational shows and galleries and have won many awards for an outstanding creative interpretation of the natural world. I have always been inspired by the truth, beauty and love of the land and sea.
Did you ever see the movie Joe Versus the Volcano? Tom Hanks play's this guy who is told he has
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"Iao Valley Maui," 16x20 |
a brain cloud so all of a sudden he starts to appreciate life and see beyond himself. There is a beautiful reoccurring melody throughout this silly fairy tell. Or did you ever listen to Tchaikovsky's symphony no 5? Throughout this brilliant work there is a reoccurring theme. At first timid and not sure of it's self but as the music continues the theme becomes more assured and confident and the symphony ends in triumph. What I'm trying to say is that that's what my life is about. I am an eternal optimist when it comes to the power of nature being expressed and interpreted through any creative medium. If you have any comments or suggestions or request please let me know.
For additional information about Ritch Dean please visit www.treemaui.com. |
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Honorary Signature Members
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Danny Bushart
Judy B. Montagne
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