Karyn Mosley
Here are a few samples of new work, finished in the month of January, by several Red Dot painting students. Their length of time as students is varied.
Kristin Martin
Lisa Himic
Pat Conrad
Kathy Hinkle
Jeanne Alexander
It's Coming...
The Huntsville Museum of Art exhibit of my paintings is coming soon. Opening February 28 through June 14. A gallery walk with the artist and reception will be held Sunday March 1 from 2 to 4 pm. Scott is excitedly finishing frames (my words) and I look forward to seeing this body of work up on white walls in a great big gallery.
No More Kid Class
After over ten years of teaching kids at Red Dot I (Dori) am drawing - no pun intended - this adventure to a close. I have opened another adult class (Thursday afternoon, 12:30 to 2:30) for the continuing and growing popularity of my adult classes. I will miss being around the wisdom and unfettered creativity of little ones.
Dori in New Ceramics Book
Dori's article about the ceramic work of artist Chris Gryder appears yet again in "Surface Decoration Techniques," a thorough and gorgeously illustrated book compiled by Ceramics Art Daily. Check it out HERE.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Art Show
Our holiday exhibit opened on November 21 and will continue through December 18. Here are a few samples of work on display.
Party Animals
My newest paintings, Party Animals, will be for sale at our holiday opening this Friday. They are small (4" x 9") and affordable! Click thumbnails below to see all images.
Plates of Food in Kid Class
I asked the kids to paint a plate of food that made them hungry. (Each one made me hungry!) with acrylic on canvas they came up with these fabulous pieces. **Red Dot Kid Class, 4:30-5:30 on Thursdays. Click for more images.
Holiday Exhibit 2014 Coming Soon
New Student Work
Enjoy the recently finished work of several of my painting students.
Lucy Mashburn
Lucy, above, will be moving away in a few months, but we are happy to have her share her talents for a while at Red Dot.
Patsy Haywood
Ken Stalnaker
Pat Conrad
Louise Parsons
Larry Van Slyke
Inspiration Comes From Everywhere
A couple weeks ago Red Dot owner, Dori, went to a Buddhist monastery for a nice, quiet retreat. Read all about this not happening at her blog Without A Net.
Kids Art Inspired by Dori's Paintings
This week's project in Red Dot kid class involved cut paper, goggly eyes, and other materials to do an imitation of Dori's dress-up animal paintings. As usual the kids' creativity was off the charts.
New Scott Pot
Scott's newest piece. He's been working on perfecting his glaze combinations with the flame theme for a while, and he's finally satisfied with the results. And when he takes photos of it with his perfectionist set-up, I'll post again to show the difference photography makes.
New Small Paintings Coming Soon
Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747-1821) Detail of Six Animals, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 37 ¼ x 13 ½ in; Mount: 67 ¾ x 18 ¼ in. Gift of Camilla Chandler Frost. Photograph © 2011 Museum Associates/LACMA
Dori is working on new small paintings loosely inspired by historical Japanese paintings of animals. Images coming soon. There should be a nice selection of them at the November holiday show at Red Dot.
Good Ole Alabama Folk School
Dori spent this past weekend at the Alabama Folk School in Nauvoo, Alabama taking a guitar workshop from the incredible Herb Trotman. She came away with a wealth of music theory, some new skills to practice, and very sore fingers.
During her regular visits to the Alabama Folk School she take time to hike, sit in rockers and visit, photographs for her paintings, peeks in on the visual artists, and enjoys the concerts and jam sessions that arise among the musicians. She's on the advisory board, too, and recommends y'all sign up for one of the best weekends you can have. They offer visual art, music, and writing workshops.
DECADE Opening
I passed around my camera to guests at the opening of DECADE, our 10th anniversary student/teacher exhibit. They documented the event well and creatively.
New Student Work Completed
Mary Compton and Ricki Jill Treleaven finished paintings this week at Red Dot. Enjoy.
Mary Compton
Ricki Jill Treleaven
Pre-Show Sales
Three of Dori's paintings sold this week, in anticipation of the upcoming DECADE exhibit. Dori likes this. CLICK BELOW FOR SLIDE SHOW.
Frames in the Making
Scott is preparing frames for my work in his makeshift wood shop: our carport. We're gearing up for DECADE, which opens at Red Dot this Saturday.
It's Coming. Get Ready.
Only a week away! Join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration at the opening reception of DECADE, our Student/Teacher Exhibit. Saturday, September 6 from 5-8 pm. Thank you for 10 happy years in Birmingham!
Student Paintings Finished This Week
Several painting students finished work this week. A lot of hard work went into these pieces, as you can see.
Natalie Smith
Deeana Crider
Kay Lindsey
Anne Vaphiades
Tulsi Vora