About Me
- Doris
- Began exhibiting prints and drawings in 1973. Studies under Naperville printmaker, Barbara A.Brien. Life mentor and teacher William Vose of Paw Paw, IL. Current member of Naperville Art League, La Grange Art League and Kendall Art Guild. Teacher of Art Appreciation in Yorkville School Districts. Teacher of children's art programs in Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville, Newark, Somonauk, Oswego and Aurora schools and park districts. Three courageous grown children. Resides in Yorkville,IL.with a menagerie of rescued companions.
Artist Statement
Using my practice of quick poses in life drawing, I opportune to experiment with colors and differing line textures to recreate quickly the effects of light on the spiritual essence of the human form. My intention is to pull the viewer into following line, breathing with it's form, knowing it's actual beauty.
Books I've been reading
- Joy of Love by Pope Francis
- Artist Rules by Christine Valters Paintner
- On Writing by Stephen King
- Printmaking on a Budget by Mandy Bonnell and Stephen Mumberson
- Gifts From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Quiet by Susan Cain
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
- Moving On by Sarah Ban Breathnach
- Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha Beck
Followers
5 comments:
Wow, what an enlightening letter. Did you write that Doris? In the chaos of the holidays, I bet pets are often forgotten or at least taken for granted that they can cope. Thanks for opening my eyes. I'll pass this letter on. Are those doggies yours behind the fence? The top picture reminds me of I forgot his name who took a wolf portrait (maybe painting) peeking from behind a tree (Jim Brandenberg)? Heartwarming photos to go with letter, wish I could give them a big hug.
Bev
Those are some of my pups Bev, Spike, Captain Destructo, and Sadie. I had intended to take photos of the new horse neighbors with a sunset behind them, but when they saw me coming they came to greet me! The dogs aren't given opportunity outside the fence, so sad.
I wrote this article a few years back and am rerunning in local paper next week.
I love those darling pups of yours. I'm sure my Jack would love to play with them. He is definately not left out in the holiday season. He makes sure of it hehehe.
I was going to ask if the dogs were peeking through the fence at the horses! Well, you got good shots of them anyway!
Doris seem to be missing. Haven't heard from her in awhile. Hope she's just busy and that all is well.
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