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 inpainting, drawing, and art history.

She is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society and is listed in Who's Who in American Art and Who's Who in the West

Awards (selected) :

• 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:

• 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):

• 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:

• Dorothy Peterson Studio, Roswell, New Mexico
• Teaching studio and gallery 510 W. 2nd, Roswell, NM 88201
  Instruction and showings by appointment 575-623-0435 or 575-626-0946
• Carol Robertson, Hondo, NM 575-653-5908 or 575-910-1264