“Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.”
André Gide
Dean's ongoing Saints & Sinners series explores the tension between faith, failure, and redemption. The collection has been featured in New Christian Makers, exhibited at Art X Love Gallery, and continues to grow as a signature body of work.
19 works
Dean has been commissioned by high-profile professional athletes, including two-time Pro Bowler Baker Mayfield and All-Pro running back Derrick Henry, as well as All-Rookie selection Kenneth Murray Jr. His work spans the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, capturing defining moments and personal legacy through portraiture.
12 works
Each year, Dean donates a painting to Friends of the Shelter's Pup Art—an annual Columbus exhibition supporting sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. This ongoing involvement has led to numerous commissioned portraits of beloved family pets.
8 works
Dean's work has been featured in the documentary The Sax Man, telling the story of Cleveland street musician Maurice Reedus Jr. His paintings have also extended into portrait work for figures across film and entertainment.
7 works
