Jeff Dodd is an Oklahoma realist painter of both the landscape and figurative tradition.  However, as a realist, Jeff re-interprets what he sees to create a unique veiw of both the landscape and the people he portrays.

Brenda Word growing up always had a fascination for how artists portrayed their subject matter. This led her to attend The American Academy of Art in Chicago. Brenda went on to work in various types of publishing and textbook design until the late 80’s. At that time her husband and her went to Paraguay, South America. Brenda has many scenes yet to be painted from those day. They have returned to Arnett Oklahoma where she enjoys painting the landscapes and people around her.

Jeff's landscapes are not necessarly depictions of authentic native landscapes.  He gives his own artistic license to interpret the land with a focus on light, billowing clouds, and seemingly untouched terrain.  This manner of idealized realism and focus on  the allure of the nature are what makes Jeff's paintings so appealing.

Jeff's figurative paintings, like his landscapes, are hyper-realistic as far as technical proficiancy.  However, The figures take the form of otherworldy characters.  From costumed women to clown faced children, the viewer is lead into a world manifested by the artist's imagination.  A fantasy world that varies from entertaining to emotionally alluring.  Each painting is a unique departure from the other.  The result is perhaps the reason why art collectors and enthusiats are drawn back to it again and again.

Jeff's Work is part of  Philbrook Museum's permanent collection and The Norman Regional Hospital the Oklahoma Capitol.  Jeff's is represented by M.A. Doran Gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeff and Brenda are set to Exhibit at the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum in June 2025. An artist reception is set for Saturday June 7th from 2-4pm. We welcome all to come!