Artist’s Bio
Artist Jerolyn Dirks has lived for the past two decades on a small farm north of Bozeman, Montana with her husband, Gene Brodeur. “We both love the west – I paint the landscape and Gene is a producer for Montana Public Televison.”
Dirks earned a degree in fine arts from the University of California at Los Angeles. During her career in illustration – she was known for images created for PetSmart stores, Iams Corporation and The American Humane Association. In 2008, after 18 years as an illustrator in watercolor, the artist switched to oils and plein-air painting. This change of direction was a catalyst for a whole new body of work.
Jerolyn has participated in juried and invitational shows including:
C. M Russel Auction 2013
Oil Painter’s of America 2012 Western Regional Exhibition
Salon International Exhibition, Jury’s Award 2012
C. M. Russell Museum exhibition Historic Ranches of Montana 2012
Western Master’s Auction, Great Falls, Montana 2011 & 2012
American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition 2012 & 2011
Plein Air on the Yellowstone (People’s Choice Award) 2011
American Women Artist National Juried Competition 2011
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society Juried Exhibition 2011
Awards:
Salon International Exhibition, Jury’s Award 2012
Finalist RayMar Fine Art Competition August 2012
Finalist RayMar Fine Art Competition October 2012
Finalist RayMar Fine Art Competition November 2012
Honorable Mention Plein-air Salon September/October 2012
Honorable Mention Plein-air Salon November/December 2012