To observe light, shadow, the vibrations of color between them, and strong designs in nature is essential to plein air painting. The essence of place, the character of the scenery, and the fleeting qualities of light and mood is captured in an artist’s eye. Dennis believes painting on location is worth a thousand photographs. The camera records everything, the artist must be selective. Nature is the source and inspiration. Dennis Poirier’s passion for painting shows in every carefully placed brushstroke.

Dennis Poirier grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The colors, sights, and sounds of the busy port and fishing fleet inspired Dennis. His earliest memory is of his father drawing his portrait. The heat of the spotlights, the feel of the erasers, the charcoal on his fingers and seeing the final image was magical to him. He was drawing at five. Dennis says his parents always supported his art and that gave him confidence. Dennis fosters the same love of art in his daughters today.
Dennis became a part of the long line of Cape Ann’s contribution to American impressionist painters. He feels proud and fortu... [ Read all ]