Sea and Sky- Paintings from Paradise

My collection of “Paintings from Paradise” is a tribute to the sheer good fortune I have of capturing the ephemeral beauty of the sea and fleeting light. Each canvas is a reflection of being in the right place at the right time, allowing me to distill the ocean’s vibrant energy and ever-changing illumination at a moment in time. I am deeply grateful to live this dream daily translating that profound joy of connection into every brush stroke.

50 years ago as wood was crackling in the old wood cookstove I scribbled on a little scrap of brown paper and tacked to the wall of my little cabin in the woods a
poem that’s still true today!
Row row row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily Merrily Merrily
Life is but a dream!

Artist Biography: Dede Plaisted
Dede Plaisted is a professional oil painter with forty years of experience she is known for her exceptional way of capturing the raw atmosphere and dynamic
movement of the Northern California coast and waterways. A graduate of UC Davis and Phi Beta Kappa honoree, she refined her technical craft under the
mentorship of renowned artists such as Manuel Neri, David Hollowell and Wayne Thiebaud . Her interest in researching the painting techniques and composition of masters have given her an added breadth of knowledge that brings her paintings alive for the viewer.

“My work focuses on the transient light, color and energy of the Pacific, often featuring coastal landscapes, water and clouds.” For her exhibition at the Dolphin Gallery, she presents a collection of original oil paintings and high-quality Giclée prints. Her artistic philosophy emphasizes a deep, grateful connection to the natural world, aiming to translate the shifting moods of the sea onto canvas.

Highlights Included:
● Background: 40 years of professional painting experience, UC Davis graduate, and Phi Beta Kappa honoree.
● Mentorship: Formative training under Wayne Thiebaud.
● Focus: Coastal landscapes, transient light, and the shifting moods of the Pacific.
● Exhibition Offerings: Original oils and fine art Giclée prints for the Dolphin Gallery.