Artist Listing

Not long ago the Arts Council of New Orleans introduced the site Arts New Orleans for listing of local people and organizations in the arts. Earlier in the week I added an artist listing for myself. From exploring the site, I see there are more features coming.

Custom Blog Backgrounds

In March I was very excited about Blogger’s new templates. My only complaint was the inability to use my own photos. Today I noticed a Blogger post announcing that that ability is now available. So this afternoon I changed all my blog backgrounds. I soon learned that some design elements need to be tweaked in Advanced Settings. Over the next week I’ll be deciding which ones work and which ones don’t.

Experimental Techniques in Acrylic Demonstration

On June 24th I demonstrated experimental techniques using acrylic paints at a West Bank Art Guild meeting. I filled the room with some large works that I painted between 1985 and 1988 as well as a couple from 1993. Before demonstrating, I passed around some of how-to books for my fellow artists to browse. Then came the messy part. I dripped and imprinted a variety of methods jumping from canvas to canvas. Several of the artists present expressed interest in a future workshop.

My Top Video for Three Years!

Three years ago today I uploaded some videos of my sister’s three-week-old poodle puppies. They had just started walking. Three months later I noticed that my top video was one of these videos. It had 934 views. In August, the following year, the video climbed to over 20,000 views. In 2009 it went over 30,000 in March, 50,000 in April and 100,000 by May. Today the video is up to 171,877 as I write this post. On June 7th I made a birthday video that included the parents and all three puppies. Below are the two videos: my highest viewed video and the birthday video.


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"e" Series Reaction

On October 1st, 2009 I began posting dot art paintings from a group called “e” Series Reaction. They follow some paintings that were more homogeneous in color and design, my “Alpha Series.” However, I felt constrained by my process. Hence, I dubbed this new group “Reaction.”

Many of the images were inspired by artwork I’ve seen. Other paintings draw upon specific objects, places and experiences between April and June of 2007. For the moment I’ve stuck to the vowels for grouping my works. “e” follows “a” this time around. There’s some overlap in the time period from “a” Series Next. I did some rearranging of my idea list along the way. Below are all the paintings in a checkerboard slideshow.

Now I am ready to go back to the 6” x 6” size canvases and paint abstract patterns without a story. In the meantime I will be editing my ideas list down some more. When I return to the smaller size, I will finish the second half of the “e” Series.

New Templates!

Tonight I discovered that Blogger is now offering the ability to create new templates with more flexibility than in the past. Needless to say, I jumped on the chance to change my templates right away. I’ve been frustrated with the old choices. At this time I am not married to my new designs, but I need to experiment. There are some kinks I need to work out still.

My Website Has Been Moved

Google recently moved my website from Google Pages to Google Sites. I just discovered this tonight. All my blogs have been updated with the new address for my website known as Dot Central. The new address is

http://sites.google.com/site/dotartdude2/

There's not a big difference between the two versions, but I was happier with the old interface. I've already tried to correct some formatting changes that occurred during the transfer process.

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
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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.