New Paintings by Red Dot Students

Scroll right for images of new work by oil painters in Dori's classes. There are many more paintings to post, so check back. You can always look at the student work on the website to see more.

A Banner Day

My banner has gone up at the Huntsville Museum of Art. The moment I've been waiting for. Below, an image of the exhibit inside.

New Thursday Class Filling Fast

by Kay Lindsey

Dori's newly opened Thursday afternoon class is almost full. Opening a new class has offered more options for students, and taken the pressure off other classes that were always at capacity. Already the new group has a warm and lively personality, similar but different from the other classes. 

New Classes at Red Dot

"Hearth" by Annabelle DeCamillis. Winner of the Scholastic National Silver with Distinction Award

Two new classes have been added or scheduled at Red Dot recently. Due to high demand, Dori DeCamillis has added another painting and drawing class on Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30. And for the first time, Annabelle DeCamillis will be teaching a 10 week oil painting portrait class on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 starting May 25th. Look for more info on this exciting, long-requested class by Annabelle. 

Annabelle Wins UAB Award

Red Dot associate Annabelle DeCamillis won an award at the UAB Juried Student Exhibition on March 13th, her birthday. Her piece involves a painted handmade dress, a painting, and a photograph, all of her bathroom at home. 

Museum Exhibit Opens

Red Dot owner Dori DeCamillis give a gallery talk at the opening of her exhibit at Huntsville Museum of Art. The show of 27 paintings will be on display until June 14, 2015. 

Strokes: Paintings by Pat Conrad

Red Dot Gallery presents “Strokes,” an exhibit of oil paintings by longtime Red Dot student and friend, Pat Conrad. The exhibit opens March 7 and runs through May 3, 2015. An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Pat has been inspiring other students at Red Dot with her expressive paintings for seven years. Her wide range of subject matter is tied together by her interests: people, places, and imagery she loves. This is her first solo exhibit.

New Work by Red Dot Painting Students

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.

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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.