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Journal Entry: Wed Jun 12, 2013, 3:56 PM
I have been teaching new classes with added content at DuAll Drafting and Art Supply in Madison Heights MI. Please see below for more information!

Dean Rogers | Facebook Photos

And here is a great group on Facebook, dedicated to Colored Pencil Art!
[link]

Contact me at cheetahspirit37@hotmail.com


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Contemplating Flight - 12% complete


:bulletred:HIGH QUALITY PRINTS OF MY WORK ARE AVAILABLE!!!
:bulletblue: ORIGINALS may be for sale - prices are listed in the descriptions...

All of my artwork is copyrighted. This means that ONLY I have the right to copy my artwork. If you would like to purchase a print from me, please visit my Etsy shop. Thanks!

UPCOMING SHOWS and PROJECTS


:bulletgreen:DU ALL'S DRAFTING AND ART SUPPLY COLORED PENCIL CLASS
NOW SPECIALIZING IN PORTRAITS AND LANDSCAPES!
July 15 and 22  (Mondays), 12 -3pm
31431 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Call 248 583 9158 to register

:bulletgreen:MICHIGAN FINE ARTS COMPETITION (1 piece)
June 28 - August 23
</font>June 28, Reception & Awards Presentation 6:00-8:00 PM
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
1516 S. Cranbrook
Birmingham, MI 48009 | PH 248.644.0866

:bulletgreen:21ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COLORED PENCIL EXHIBITION (1 piece)
July 31 -  September 13
Brea, California
City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821

:bulletgreen: THE VINES FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOP (art on display for sale)
33245 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI 48336
248 478 5544

The Colored Pencil Society of America
See some work that will blow you away!!!
[link] National
[link] Michigan
The Artist Listing - Free Showcase for Visual Artists
www.Artist-Listing.com

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Dean Rogers
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art
United States
I am a Colored Pencil artist from Novi, Michigan, USA. Welcome to my site!
Personal Quote: "In art, as in life, everything is possible so long as it is based on love."- Marc Chagall
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Artist Mission Statement

Why Do I Create All this Crazy Stuff?

What a great question. Such an important question. But to answer it, I think it is only fair to detail exactly what goes into one of my portraits – so please bear with me for a moment!
Generally, first off, I have to find the courage to ask a girl to model for me (this is much easier now than it used to be). Then I have to come up with a theme. I almost always ask my models if they have a fantasy they would like to portray. After a bit of brainstorming on that theme we have to decide on a costume and a setting. Then we have to juggle schedules to plan a photo shoot. I usually have to go out and buy some sort of fanciful costume or accessories, if I can't borrow one from someone. I take about 100 photos during a photo shoot. I use multiple photos to draw from. I try not to add things that aren't physically there, for added realism, but sometimes I do have to use a different background (it's hard to find castles in suburban Detroit). A few hours of sketching out a mechanical drawing are followed by over 100 hours of drawing, usually from right to left, meticulously analyzing every inch and adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness, to improve upon the reference I started with. After a lot of "blood, sweat, and tears", and sometimes a little cursing, going back to parts I thought were done but now all of a sudden are not done, I am…about half-way done… Once I do reach that final pencil stroke, I have to assemble the paper, board, and mat together into a frame which I have previously planned out and ordered.

Alright already! Cut to the Chase - Why do you do it?

I put the time and effort into creating these crazy portraits…

For that euphoric sensation that comes when the shadows and light come together to form a very realistic image, that makes me say "wow" out loud.

For the joy it brings me to know that I have created something beautiful, and hopefully added something beautiful to the world.

For the look on my models faces when I unveil them, and the joy it brings to them when they see their fantasy come to life. That is a thrill that words cannot convey.

I'm not gonna lie - for the admiration and praise of my friends, relatives, and the general public. And for the pride of seeing my art on display in an exhibition. And for the occasional award and prize money. This doesn't make me a fame monster, or negate the previous reasons, it's just human nature, and it's important to me!

To make someone feel some sort of emotion – be it joy, sorrow, wonder, nostalgia – whatever story the viewer wants to create is the right one. Sometimes, to create controversy or make a statement. To have some sort of an impact on someone's life.

To inspire someone – anyone, from anywhere across the globe, to have the courage to pursue their art or the desire to do something greater.

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*PMucks Apr 8, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you for adding Sun Kissed to your faves! It's quite an honor to have my work recognized by such a great artist as yourself. :)
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*cheetahspirit Apr 9, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
You are very welcome! :D
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*Shimon-Ifraimov Apr 7, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
HI

Thank you very much for the favorite , I really appreciate that :]
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*cheetahspirit Apr 9, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
No problem B-)
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Mood: Love ~aliferret Mar 23, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Your work is very beautiful! I enjoy using coloured pencil, so viewing your gallery has been very inspirational
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*cheetahspirit Mar 26, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
I am very glad to hear that! Thank you! :D
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:iconjoannamoory:
Hi! :wave:
You've been featured in my journal, here: [link] :icongrayheartplz: :icongreyheartplz: :iconwalkingcatplz: :icongreyheartplz: :icongrayheartplz:
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*cheetahspirit Mar 4, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you very much! I am honored! Very nice feature as well!
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Mood: Cheerful *francoclun Jan 30, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Happy birthday :D
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*cheetahspirit Jan 30, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks for both comments! B-)
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*aurelia-acc Jan 30, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
:party: Happy birthday, Dean! :hug:
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*cheetahspirit Jan 30, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks! B-)
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~A-Man-With-No-Art Jan 30, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Happy Birthday to YOU :rose: :) :party :rose:
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*cheetahspirit Jan 30, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks! B-)
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~A-Man-With-No-Art Jan 31, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
My pleasure :rose: :)
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