Biography
Pem Dunn has lived and painted in Colorado since 1984 and maintains residences in Evergreen and Tabernash. His paintings are a clear reflection of his love of the out-of-doors. Hiking the backcountry trails of the Rocky Mountains provides much of his inspiration. Viewing Pem’s work, one sees many familiar vistas of these areas in his oils. Pem is inspired by the constant changes in light and weather. This inspiration is evident in the light and subtle nuances of color that bring a great deal of richness to his work.
Pem has studied with some of this country’s finest artists including Joseph Dawley, Natalie Becker, Karen Vance and Scott Christensen.
Pem is represented by, Winterpark Framewerx, Winter Park, CO
Awards
2008 Award of Merit and Peoples’ Choice Award – Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters
2010 Collector’s Choice – “Windows to the Divine Paint Out”, Evergreen Fine Art
2011 People’s Choice – “Weekend in the West”, Evergreen Fine Art
Publications
Western Art Collector magazine – Featured Artist, July 2009
Southwest Art magazine – Artist to Watch, October 2010
Southwest Art magazine – Patagonia Show, May 2012
Southwest Art magazine – Featured Artist, May, 2016
Western Art Collector Southwest Art Southwest Art
Notable Shows
“Art for the Parks” – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
“Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters National Show”
“Colorado Governor’s Invitational Art Show”
“Windows to the Divine Paint Out” – Evergreen Fine Art
“Windows to the Divine” – Madden Museum, Denver, CO
“American Miniatures” – Settlers West Gallery, Tucson, AZ
“Masters Miniature Show” – Trailside Galleries, Jackson, WY
“Weekend in the West” – Evergreen Fine Art
“Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational”, Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery
“Oil Painters of America National Show” – Evergreen Fine Art