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.