Display at AEDF Luncheon

At today’s luncheon of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF), I displayed my dot art paintings. I was there to represent ARTinA (Art in Algiers). I set up an A-frame full of my paintings near the entrance to the dining area at the Aurora Country Club. Before and after the luncheon attendees had a chance to view my work.Several folks complemented
my pieces.

The Alpha Alpha Series!

It’s been a little over four months and I have finally completed my Alpha Alpha Series. The paintings mark a journey back to a process I used on some 6” x 6” dot paintings I call the “Greek Code Series.” Each painting was named after a letter in the Greek Alphabet. Since all the names in the new bunch begin with “Alpha,” I figured I’d name this group the “Alpha Series.” For a while I couldn’t find that size. Once I did, however, I ordered a bunch of them. Below are the paintings in a checkerboard slideshow.

As I started posting photos of my new works, a friend mentioned that they looked like mandalas. Well, that was not the intent of these works per se, but I went ahead and continued to pattern them in a similar way. Because of some an upcoming show I will return to the smaller size as I begin the “e” Series. Simultaneously I will be working on some more 6” x 6”‘s and 20” x 20”’s. When I have more information will post it.

First Ultra HD Flip Cam Video: Mannequin

Recently I purchased an Ultra HD Flip Cam. Here is the first video I shot with the new camera. I simply secured a mannequin to a lazy susan and placed flashlights in spots around the mannequin. The music is “Soaring” from iLife Sounds.


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2 Each Art Show Extended!

Today I was informed that the 2 Each Art Show will be extended through August 29th. It will come down on the 30th. On Sunday August 9th, a reception was held in the gallery at the Louisiana State Archives building. Below is a photo from the reception. I've placed photos from the show and reception on my blog pic journal.

2 Each: A Group Art Show

On August 3rd, I drove to Baton Rouge to hang my art in a small group art show at the Louisiana State Archives. The other artists in the show are: Terri Dakmak, Caroline Goodman, Susan Hoffman, Danny Izzo, Linda Marr, Keith Morris, and Pat Soileau. This show called, “2 Each,” is organized by pairing artists in the following genres: landscapers, abstractors, naturalists and letterers. I of course am one of the abstractors.

On Sunday, August 9, there is a reception for “2 Each” from 2 – 4 p.m. This show is up through August 15, 2009. The gallery space is accessible from the front lobby.

Below are photos from the exhibit. The first two photos include my six pieces. To see closer views of these works, go to my blog, art at random. The other photos contain the other artists’ works.

Collage Presentation

At tonight’s Jefferson Art Guild meeting I gave a presentation on my collage work from the last ten years. I brought my collage sketchbooks, three finished works and my how-to books to share with my fellow artists. While I talked I passed around the books. Many of the artists told me how much they enjoyed seeing my work and looking at the how-to books.

Ginger Rose Whines Past 100,000 Views!

Earlier this evening my video "Puppy Whining." climbed above 100,000 views on YouTube. Former poodle puppy, Ginger Rose, stars in the video. It was a a little over a month ago that it hit 75,000 views. For those interested I made a playlist for the dog lovers who visit my channel dotdude.

My Dot Art Published!

Last August I was contacted by Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd, about using my images of two dot paintings in a children’s art education book aimed at 7 year olds. The title of the book is Perfect Match Art Primary 1 and the authors are Joash Moo & Ng Siew Yong. I gave the company my permission. Today I received my copy of the book. Here are the two images that appear in the book.


"ov," acrylic on canvas, 5" x 5"


"oo," acrylic on canvas, 5" x 5"

Create Culture Interview

This past week I answered interview questions posed to me by John Rouse from the site Create Culture. Today through next Thursday the interview, with photos, will be featured under the Stories tab on the site. When I clicked a link I provided to friends, I found out it is necessary for viewers to register with the site.

Create Culture community artists include not only the visual artists, but the performing artists, photographers and filmmakers. I'm still learning how to make the most of using the site. So far I've uploaded some photos of my art and some of my art videos to my profile. Since I signed up my work has been featured on the site from several times already.

"a" Series Next

On July 23, 2008 I began posting dot art paintings from the group I’m calling “a” Series Next. Yesterday I completed this batch of paintings. Many of the images in this bunch have brighter colors. Since the previous one was “a” Series Transition, I felt “Next” was a logical title choice. This time I cover the period December 2006 through April 2007. Below are the paintings in a checkerboard slideshow.

In the meantime I will be taking a break from this process. My plan is to go back to the 6” x 6” size canvases and paint abstract patterns that do not have a story. I’ve become too bogged down in how I got about making these. When I return to the smaller size, I will begin the “e” Series.

My New Channel on YouTube: dotartdude

Last August I created a second channel called dotartdude. Back in 2006 I created my first one called dotdude. The new channel is going to be set aside for my experimental and arty videos. Last night I uploaded my first one to Jukebox. Also, I’ve revived my blog video process for my experimental and arty videos. Now that some features have been restored to iMovie, I will be able to play more with the video medium.

Ginger Rose Soars above 75,000 Views

This morning my video "Puppy Whining." climbed above 75,000 views on YouTube. Ginger Rose, the former poodle puppy, is the star of the video. It was a less than two months ago that it hit 50,000 views. The sequel video, Whining Pupppy 2, making its way to 15,000 views. For those interested I made a playlist for the dog lovers who visit my channel dotdude.

"Storm Brewing" Featured on Create Culture

Today I see that my video "Storm Brewing" is featured on the homepage of a site called Create Culture: Artistic Exploration Around the World. This is the second video of mine that has been featured by the site.


Storm Brewing from dotartdude on Vimeo.

"Night Drive" Featured on Create Culture

Tonight I've been informed that my video "Night Drive" is featured on the homepage of a site called Create Culture: Artistic Exploration Around the World. It is an international social networking site for the arts - including performing and visual artists. I signed up in early March.


Night Drive from dotartdude on Vimeo.

Exhibit at the Westwego Peforming Arts Theatre

This afternoon I moved five of my pieces from Westwego Community Center to the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, also located at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. The theatre is also run by the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society. From March 27 – April 18, 2009, “Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical,” will be performed at the theatre. My art will hang in the lobby now through April 21, 2009.

Featured Post on Busy Lizzy's Easle

Today my art is featured on the blog known as Busy Lizzy’s Easle. Blogger Liz Swanson has dedicated her blog to introducing adults and children to the subject of art. Her site also includes a variety of art resource links in the sidebar. Besides her blog on art, she also authors blogs on money, breast cancer, ADHD, gardening, mental health, cats and recipes.

One Artist Show at Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre

This afternoon I hung a one-artist show at the Westwego Community Center, which is located at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. The building is home to the Treatro Wego! Dinner Theatre, which is organized by the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society. From March 6 – 22, 2009, a new comedy by Annie Pie, called “Wild Mushrooms,” will be performed at the dinner theatre. My art will hang in the lobby and hallway of the center, now through March 24th, 2009.

AIM Profiles Converted to Bebo Profiles

A while back AOL bought Bebo. At the end of February AOL began switching AIM Profiles to the Bebo format. So, basically I had to recreate my profiles. Here is a shot of my new Bebo profile for the same screen name I use on Blogger, dotartdude.

Facebook Fan Page

A fraternity brother of mine suggested I create a Fan Page on Facebook. So, yesterday, that’s what I did. I figure it’s a good way to update fans of my work without bothering those of my friends who are not interested. Thus far I’ve created some albums of my artwork and I’ve uploaded some of my arty videos. I’ll have to play with the fan page tools to see what else is possible.

Ginger Rose Whines Her Way to 50,000 Views

This morning my video "Puppy Whining." reached 50,000 views on YouTube. Ginger Rose, the former poodle puppy, is the star of the video. It was a less than three months ago that it hit 30,000 views. The sequel video, Whining Pupppy 2, recently passed 10,000 views. Not long ago, I created a playlist for the dog lovers who visit my channel dotdude.

Third Place in Arist of the Month Competition

“Purple Blend” was voted third place in the Artist of the Month Competition at the January meeting of the West Bank Art Guild. This is a piece I began before Hurricane Katrina. I didn’t finish it until the fall of 2007. Last summer I finally had it framed.