Post by Radio Maine with Dr. Lisa Belisle

J. Rodney Dennis is committed to his craft. For months, he took a late flight out of Washington DC bound for Boston, every Thursday night after his compressed 4-day work week had ended. He did this so that he could spend weekends attending the Academy of Realist Art. As a result of this serious academic pursuit, and countless hours of painting, his pieces display a level of precision that appears almost photographic in quality. After sharing Academy classes with him, artist and Portland Art Gallery staff member Missy Dunaway was so impressed with his talent and work ethic that she advocated for him to join our Maine-based gallery. We are fortunate that he agreed. Learn more about artist Rodney Dennis, and his exceptional realistic style, on this episode of Radio Maine. Each week on Radio Maine, we bring you an interview with an artist, art-lover or creative individual that will broaden your view of Maine and the community that we cherish. Listen to, or watch, Radio Maine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, You Tube, Vimeo and the Portland Art Gallery website. Thank you for joining us, and being part of Radio Maine.