Welcome to the #81: The online auction of 81 of Jack Dorsey original paintings
UNFRAMED PAINTINGS
God’s Beauty by Jack Dorsey
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Double Ender by Jack Dorsey
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Her Touch by Jack Dorsey
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“On the Coast” by Jack Dorsey
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A Splash of Warmth by Jack Dorsey
“I isolated a portion of Mt. Baker to create a different view.”
Urban Alley by Jack Dorsey
“When visiting in Indianapolis I painted this back alley with the sun bringing warmth on a chilly day.”
Life Ring by Jack Dorsey
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Hay Wagon by Jack Dorsey
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Cluster of Green by Jack Dorsey
“These leaves popped out amidst the flowers to attract my eye.”
Way to Samish by Jack Dorsey
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Snow Puff by Jack Dorsey
“Outside my studio was one of my art props sitting in fresh snow with a pure white ‘puff’ of snow on the lid.”
Yellow House by Jack Dorsey
“This painting is from an old sketch book. With the help of color notes, I created this scene sketched so many years ago.”
Forever Yours by Jack Dorsey
“This cluster of roses was from a huge rose bush near our son Jason’s home, when they lived in Indianapolis.”
Nature’s Beauty by Jack Dorsey
“One doesn’t have to look long when gazing at an iris to see God’s handiwork.”
Never Ending by Jack Dorsey
“Each spring brings winter’s run off down the tributaries that eventually reach the ocean.”
Amish Road by Jack Dorsey
“Our son, Jed, had given me a resource photo to paint and this is the result.”
In the Garden by Jack Dorsey
“I was teaching a group near Mt. Vernon and did this plein air.”
Cruising Through by Jack Dorsey
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Flowers for Decoy by Jack Dorsey
“I purchased some old decoys to use as props. They each have a story to tell.”
English Boom by Jack Dorsey
“I started this painting at English Boom (on Camano Island) and finished it in the studio.”
Frozen Dry by Jack Dorsey
“Our son, Jason, had taken us to upstate Indiana where the Amish live. This was a typical Amish cloths line. It was 34 degrees.”
Old Spur Line by Jack Dorsey
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“Our” Beach
“We were privileged by our neighbors to use the beach across the road from our house.”
Rear Window by Jack Dorsey
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Doc’s Wood Carrier by Jack Dorsey
“For years I’ve used my father-in-laws wood carrier for my kindling and paper supply to start my kitchen fire.”
Window Beauty by Jack Dorsey
“Before we had to remove it, this rhody bush sat outside our kitchen window.”
Rocks Galore by Jack Dorsey
“Parts of the Wenatchee River finds an abundance of rocks and boulders.”
Spring on Nason Creek by Jack Dorsey
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Moving to Arlington by Jack Dorsey
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Still Some Color by Jack Dorsey
“Snow had come early and the aspens still had some color.”
Old Timer by Jack Dorsey
“My friend Claude Thompson lived in this house. I believe his grandson lives there now.”
Yellow Curtain by Jack Dorsey
“The Thompson ranch has provided many subjects to paint. The memories of Glen and his mother are dear in my heart.”
My Work is Done by Jack Dorsey
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High and Dry by Jack Dorsey
“We vacationed on north Vancouver Island. This old root ball had been deposited high and dry.”
Potlatch by Jack Dorsey
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Steptoe Butte by Jack Dorsey
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Popping Up by Jack Dorsey
“On our way to Edmonton, this windmill popped up its head on the other side of the hill.”
Way to Rainier by Jack Dorsey
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Ebby’s Landing by Jack Dorsey
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Long Retired by Jack Dorsey
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Camping by Jack Dorsey
“This painting is mostly out of my imagination and based on some of my past camping experiences.”
Early Fall by Jack Dorsey
“A similar subject in a different medium, the Wenatchee River.”
Hames Hanging by Jack Dorsey
“Our ranch was sold, but I kept certain items as painting props.”
Icy Roads by Jack Dorsey
“Coming back from a friend’s place, I photographed the winter scene.”
Fall Clean Up by Jack Dorsey
“Looking down on my job of raking leaves made me stop and paint.”
Going Down by Jack Dorsey
“These old barns are probably gone now. Near Leavenworth.”
Standing Strong by Jack Dorsey
“The large tree stands on the bank of the Wenatchee River.”
Backwater by Jack Dorsey
“On a sketching trip with my son, Jeff, we saw this backwater northeast of Arlington.”
Rainier Meadow by Jack Dorsey
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Storm Coming by Jack Dorsey
“Driving through Montana we experienced this scene with a dark cloud overhead”
White Sulphur Springs by Jack Dorsey
“When at White Sulphur Springs, we saw this group of aspen with the setting sun.”
Hand Carved by Jack Dorsey
“This is a family heirloom and now belongs to another family member.”
Framed Paintings
Forgotten Swing by Jack Dorsey
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Log House Treasure by Jack Dorsey
“Inside an old log house in Palouse country are many treasures such as you see in this painting.”
Wilnona’s Friend by Jack Dorsey
“Our son and grandson, Jason and Jacob, and I visited Lake Union’s Wooden Boat Club where I saw this contrasting scene.”
Way to Keystone by Jack Dorsey
“While painting in the Coupeville area of Whidbey Island, I saw hay in a field with a farm house. Which later turned out to be Judge Hancock’s home.”
A Touch of Red by Jack Dorsey
“After selling my Christmas card design, I painted this one with a small vase for my “unveiling” at our Christmas show, but it was canceled due to covid.”
Christmas Cactus by Jack Dorsey
“Winter is bleak without flowers. So it is pleasant when the cactus comes into bloom.”
Camano Landmark by Jack Dorsey
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Garden Pleasure by Jack Dorsey
“Roses are always beautiful in the summer and the fragrance is a bonus.”
Old Growth by Jack Dorsey
“I photographed this decaying old growth stump while picking wild blackberries.”
Through the Woods by Jack Dorsey
“Snow came early and this scene is off the path to Sunnyshore Studio.”
Rough Seas by Jack Dorsey
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Fredrickson’s Dory by Jack Dorsey
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Dad’s Row Boat by Jack Dorsey
“I wish I had Dad’s wooden row boat, but it’s gone. Only memories remain.”
Roses for Mom by Jack Dorsey
“A gifted frame filled with a bouquet of roses.”
Fishing for Antiques by Jack Dorsey
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Sea Duke by Jack Dorsey
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Old Blue by Jack Dorsey
“As I was driving out of my driveway, I saw my blue wheelbarrow and rather than going to paint with our son Jed, I turned around and come back to paint my iconic wheelbarrow.”
The Places I’ve Been by Jack Dorsey
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Arlington Back Road by Jack Dorsey
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No More Recess by Jack Dorsey
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Just Sitting by Jack Dorsey
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Morning Stroll by Jack Dorsey
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Nason Creek by Jack Dorsey
“This creek or small river runs by Highway 2 near Ray Rock as you drop down to the flats from Stevens Pass.”
Crossing the Bar by Jack Dorsey
“Turbulent waters are experienced by fishermen while crossing the bar.”
American Ingenuity by Jack Dorsey
“The old Dodge Brothers truck was once a Dodge Brother car. Someone cut it in half to make a flatbed truck.”
Transformation by Jack Dorsey
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Heading Home by Jack Dorsey
“I wanted to paint a sailing vessel for a large frame I had so I selected this scene with a warm winter evening sky.”
Mt. Rainier by Jack Dorsey
“This beautiful museum frame was given to me but the size was nearly square so I had to stretch a canvas to fit it.”
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