Wayne Dodson, an east coast contemporary realist painter, was born in Halifax County, Virginia, in 1949. Trained originally in Graphic Design, with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, Dodson worked as an illustrator and graphic designer until 2006 when he started to work full time as an artist. He regularly displays his work in juried shows regionally and nationally, and over the years has won numerous awards of distinction. Many of his works hang in private collections throughout the country. Select this link to see a select listing of recent shows. Dodson currently works and lives in Richmond, Virginia.