“Nature has always been central to my life.  From teaching science and nature studies, to leading groups to swim with wild dolphins, to quiet living in the Eastern Sierras, the beauty and harmony of the natural world has brought me the deepest satisfaction.  Plein air painting provides a further concentration of this experience and induces a sharpening of my awareness of the world.  I hope my paintings can increasingly bring some of this sublime awareness of beauty and light to others.”

Dorene White was educated in biology and has had diverse work experiences including science teaching, horticulture, NOAA marine mammal observer on fishing boats, and website designer. Painting instructors ahve included Thomas Van Stein, David Gallup, Ray Roberts, John Budicin, and Daniel Pinkham.  She lives in Santa Barbara with her husband, Gil, Gracie (the dog - her painting companion), and cat Jasper.

Dorene is a founding member of Montecito Artists Group. She also belongs to Santa Barbara Art Association, Goleta Valley Artists Association, SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment), and  is an associate artist of the California Art Club.

Recent shows have included:
Randy Higbee 6x6 Holiday Show
Atkinson Small Images Show
Westmont 5x5 Invitational
Art From Scrap 9x9 Invitational

She can be contacted at dorene2007@lightlayer.com or 805 886-7479.

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