Dennis Tawes

Dennis Tawes, was always a creative mind and knew from the age of 6 that he wanted to be an artist. You could never stop him from thinking outside of the box with his undying wit and unwillingness to conform. Traveling from Jacksonville, Fl, and back again, his life has been full of adventure and an unquenchable thirst for learning. He was not much for learning from any one system, and found his own way through life from Puppetry, to acting, Comedy and Dance in Hollywood, Caricature work, and of course, Painting. Tawes eventually found his way through as the vibrant and facetious artist you see today. With a vast body of work, Tawes dazzles the viewer with his ballet of brushwork.

Through his life you could see him as a major Artistic influence from LA, CA, to Branson, MO, and was invited to become a leading Artist in Millville, NJ’s Art’s District. There you could find him painting away in his studio, oftentimes painting two large paintings with a brush in each hand. You could also find him teaching painting to his various students privately, and through the Millville, Arts Creates Excellence program where he’d adopt many “Art Children.” He was House artist for The Amethyst Gallery for many years, and in March of 2013, Tawes...