Dharmendra Rathore was born in 1965, Salari, Rajasthan. He completed his diploma in painting from Rajasthan school of art, in 1990. IN 1993, he obtained MFA from Delhi college of art. 

Rathore’s most vivid memories are of growing up with the colours of Rajasthan. He started his painting journey from his school level itself. As a child Rathore was in awe of the colours and festivity around him.  He has derived inspiration from the musical instruments of Rajasthan, the miniature paintings of Rajasthan and the colourful clothes of Rajasthan.
His paintings express a surreal sublimity that seem to take the viewer into a world of peace, away from the sounds and colours of the real world.
He has participated in various exhibitions in India and abroad, “Harmony Show”, “Save the children”, “The joy of life.” He also participated in First Biennale of Contemporary art held in Arad, Romania in May, 2005. 
Rathore has won many awards and scholarships from AIFACS, Rajasthan Biennial, State Lalit kala Akademi and fellowship from Ministry of Human Resource Development.  His work are in collection of Glenbarra art museum JAPAN, Walson university of Australia, National Lalit Kala Akademi, Sahitya Kala Parishad,  Jawahar Kala Kendra, etc.
His solo shows have been exhibited at, Art alive gallery, Jehangir art gallery, Nehru art center, Vadhera art.