Keith Dotson makes quiet photographs, inspired by the sublime, silent beauty of the natural world.

As an artist, he celebrates the simple things . . . rain, barren tree branches, drifting snow flakes, the sound of the breeze in treetops, reflections in a sun-dappled brook, fog in the early morning, natural patterns and textures. With a passion for black and white photography, he infuses his images with texture, contrast, atmosphere, mood, and emotion. Although he rarely photographs people, a sense of humanity is never far removed from his landscapes or city scenes.

His work touches on themes of ecology, history, the effect of people on places and the effect of places on people.

Exhibitions

Keith’s photographs have been exhibited in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Minneapolis, Toronto, Madison (WI), and Knoxville (TN). He is represented in Los Angeles by Wallspace LA.

Work Licensed for TV

Keith Dotson’s photos have also made many appearances in TV shows like Melissa and Joey, Gossip Girl, and others. His work has been seen in dozens of major national TV commercials for companies like Wendy’s, Spiriva, Marshall’s, and DirecTV.

Teaching Experience
Keith taught art and design at Austin Community College (Austin, TX) and Texas State Technical College (Waco, TX).

Personal Details

Keith Dotson is a single parent of two young adults. Originally from Texas, he graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and studied art in Houston. He has carried a camera across the US and to many spots around the globe, from Europe to India, and even above the Arctic Circle in Greenland. He currently resides in the Nashville area where he enjoys live music, good southern cooking, and nature’s beauty in all four seasons.