Bio

Dennis Friel’s artwork celebrates the coastal culture. Over the course of his storied career, he has become known for bringing game fish and underwater environments to life with vivid imagery that shows the constant flow of the ocean and the power of apex predators. He works across a wide variety of mediums but maintains a unique, fluid style with a soulful and innovative approach. He pulls from his experiences on the water, travels and his Florida surroundings as his greatest influence, and art admirers and ocean lovers have embraced his approach. Dennis has built a body of work that is supported by collectors and clientele from all corners of the globe. Dennis Friel’s artwork is displayed at the world’s premiere fishing tournaments, on the transoms of top vessels, the backs of fishing team jerseys and within the pages of the most respected publications. From Jimmy Buffett’s new vessel, Last Mango to Jimmy Johnson’s National Billfish Championship, the Custom Shootout and many more, Dennis has worked with the elite of the elite. Dennis is a monthly illustration contributor for several top-level fishing publications, a brand ambassador for Maui Jim and Olukai and was recently named The Billfish Foundation’s ‘Artist of the Year,’ one of several honors received during his more than two decades bringing the marine world to life in art form. Thousands of boaters admire the artist’s large-scale works adorning the Intracoastal bridges of Pompano Beach, Florida. Dennis received the distinguished 2019 Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Arts and Culture Award for his efforts on this beautification project. Dennis Friel is an artist, fisherman, loving husband and father of two children. Along with a dedicated staff, he operates a full-time art studio, which he’s labelled Connected By Water™. Servicing clients with custom artwork, apparel, boat wraps and accessory printing needs, they continue to build upon their line of branded apparel and private artwork collections.