I am a stay-at-home mother in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, US. My husband works in the telecom industry and our son was born in January of 2006. I am working hard towards a goal of becoming a professional artist in the next five years. Currenting I am a student in Academy of Art University’s online program, working towards an MFA in figurative painting.
love your site, dorothy! you are one incredibly talented artist – if people have any taste at all, you will be a full-time professional artist in no time (if your kids allow it
cheers,
gord leverton
So tell me how will you know or could you just declare that you are an artist?
Bob, anyone can say they’re an artist. The key word is “professional.”
Hi Dorthy… thanks for pointing people to my blog… Keep up your good work.
Hey Dorothy,
Thanks for the link. My blog has moved, so you might want to update it. It is now at:
http://www.rourkevisualart.com/wordpress/
Thanks!
Thank you for this website. I am starting AAU online, MFA in painting -Fall 2007. I was looking for experiences with the school and classes and I found this website doing a google search. I love your work and enjoy seeing the progression. I am also a stay at home mom (10/12 yr olds) living in NJ.
Hey!
I’ve been wondering what you’ve been up to! Gus is soooo handsome! Email me sometime!
Hi Dorothy.
Nice to find your blog.
I also just returned to school, so I am enjoying your old masters’ studies and reading about how it is to return to school after practicing on your own for a while.
Here’s a sum up of my first quarter at UC Davis MFA program, including my first master’s study as well!
http://kibart.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html
good luck in the winter.
Robin
Hi;
You are one talented lady.
come back ibkc
Dorthy,
I only had time for a quick glance, but wow, you show such improvement in this blog. May I share something with you which helped me immensely? If you can afford it, both in time and money, learn how to stretch your own canvases, and use oil-primed linen. It is more expensive, but you will NOT BELIEVE the difference it makes in painting!
If you would like some constructive criticism and feedback, contact me at martin@omptnl.com.
You say you are a “Frustrated Artist.” I say you have what it takes. . . if you can find the time for the amount of practice it demands.
Hi, Dorothy,
I followed your links from BYC. I’ve really enjoyed looking at your work! I was going to ask you if you are a member of Wetcanvas, but I saw the link. I’m somewhat active over there on the sketching scavenger hunts, and I’ve recently become a member of EveryDay Matters, which isn’t on Wetcanvas but is an email group of artists. It’s always neat to me to discover other artists who have common interests. I have 2 cats, too…
and 6 chickens.
Leslie in Alabama