Dorothy Peterson is a native of Central New Mexico, and her paintings show an influence of the landscape and culture of this part of the world. She has lived in other parts of the United States as well, and has traveled extensively in Europe.
Her life experience is woven into her imagery to produce paintings of depth and richness.
A recipient of numerous awards, she has taught many successful workshops, as well as college-level courses in painting, drawing, and art history.
She is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, a Life Member of the Texas Watercolor Society and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who in the West.
Awards (selected):
Heritage Award, The Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico, 2014
Texas Watercolor Society, 3rd place award -2006
Masterworks, 1st place, watercolor – 2006
Tricentennial Award at Masterworks in 2005
Best of Show, NM Watercolor Society -2004
NM State Fair 3d place, watercolor – 2004
NM Watercolor Society, 3rd place -2003
NM State Fair, 3rd place, oil – 2002
Artisans Award, Taos Society of Watercolorists, 2001
Best of Show, NM Watercolor Society, 2001
Board of Directors Award, NM Watercolor Society, 2001
First Award in Oil, Masterworks, 2001
Artisans Award, Taos Society of Watercolorists, 2000
Third Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1999
Board of Directors Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1999
Florida Watercolor Society Award, San Diego Watercolor Society, 1998
Talens-d’Arches Award, Texas Watercolor Society, 1998
First, Third, and Graham Awards, NM Watercolor Society, 1997
First Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1995
Wingspread Collectors Guide Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1995
Grumbacher Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1993
First Award, NM State Fair Professional Show, 1989
San Diego Watercolor Society Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1987
Judges Award, New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair, 1985
Second Award, NM Watercolor Society, 1981
First Award, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas, 1977
First Award, Museum of the Southwest, 1969
Herwecks Award, Texas Watercolor Society, 1975
First Award, Museum of the Southwest, 1969
First Award, Museum of the Southwest, 1967
Best of Show, Roswell Museum and Art Center, 1966
Best of Show, Apencade Exhibit, Ruidoso, NM, 1966
Permanent Collections (selected):
First National Bank of Chicago
Immaculata Hospital, Weslock, Alberta, Canada
Murals, Gonogochic-Tarahumara School, Creel, Chil, Mex.
Odessa College, Odessa, Texas
Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell, NM
Publications:
Landman Magazine, 2015
New Mexico Magazine, 2006
Savoring the Southwest Again, RSO Publications, 1998
New Mexico Magazine, May, 1989
Savoring the Southwest, RSO Publications, 1983
Who’s Who in the West
Who’s Who in American Art
Solo Shows (selected):
Roswell Museum and Art Center, 2012
Ellen Noel Museum, Odessa, Texas, 1994
Piñon Tree Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, 1986-94
Coupland-Jackson Gallery, Taos, NM, 1992
University of NM, 1989
University of NM, 1986
Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas, 1985
Carlsbad, NM Museum and Art Center, 1985
Elected or Appointed Positions:
Artist’s Representative, New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair Board of Directors, 1984-86
Commissioner, New Mexico Arts Division, 1983-96
Galleries:
Main Street Arts, 223 N. Main St., Roswell, NM
Dorothy Peterson Studio, Roswell, New Mexico
Instruction and showings by appointment 575-623-0435 or 575-626-0946