Paint Across America Art Show

PAINT ACROSS AMERICA ART SHOW

We are thrilled to feature Jed Dorsey’s Paint Across America art show that features his original acrylic paintings of each state during the popular Camano Island Studio Tour happening on Mother’s Day Weekend and the following weekend (May 10-12th and 18-19th). These gorgeous paintings are the perfect size (10″ X 10″ framed) to fit in the perfect place on your wall reminding you, or a loved one, of home. And they are very affordable! With your painting comes a signed copy of Jed’s Paint Across America book that couples each painting with an original poem written by Jed.

PAINT ACROSS AMERICA CLASS

Learn more about Jed’s class on his Acrylic University art community here:

https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/painting-across-america

MORE ABOUT JED DORSEY

Here is Jed’s story in his own words.

MY STORY

I represent the fourth generation of artists on my mom’s side of the family. My dad is also a professional artist. I always had the opportunity to practice art as a child. I sold paintings as early as 11 years of age when my family had their “Dorsey Gallery” at the local fair. I remember a few kind parents of my friends buying my paintings for $10 which quickly turned into cotton candy and a few rides. As I grew older other interests such as music and sports called for my time and I didn’t paint much for several years. 

​That changed after I married my beautiful Canadian wife, Renae. On a trip to Whistler, B.C. in 2001, we stumbled on some galleries that were showing some vibrant oil & acrylic paintings. My family had always done watercolors so this was something different and very appealing to me. That very week on our vacation, I bought my first acrylic paints and spent countless hours painting in this new medium. I loved it. Thus began the journey.​

​I painted for many years as a secondary pursuit but in 2016 took the plunge into full-time art while living in Indianapolis. My studio was located at the Harrison Center for the Arts, an incredible arts organization. What an amazing opportunity for me as an emerging artist to be part of such a vibrant and creative community. I now make my home on Camano Island where I grew up. There is nothing quite like the stunning views of the Pacific Northwest. I will never tire of the the view when driving over the bridge onto Camano Island. It is a scene I have painted over and over. 

​I like how light changes objects, from garbage cans, to buildings, to plants and trees, creating shadows and diverse colors. One of my favorite subject matters to paint is filtered sunlight shining through trees onto a road, river, sidewalk, or path. It is an invitation to the viewer. I paint landscapes and cityscapes because I have lived in both rural and urban spaces. I see beauty in both. Whether I am painting on location or painting from a photograph, I create the scene in a way that I find aesthetically pleasing. I don’t want to just duplicate a photograph. 

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​I am thankful to have had the opportunity to study under some great artists like Mike Svob, Ovannes Berberian, John Michael Carter, and the late Robert Genn. There are others that have influenced my work, like Michael O’Toole and Kim English. I have learned so much from all these artists. My parents continue to be a huge inspiration and encouragement to me. Renae walks on this path of artistic endeavor with me daily and is a constant source of friendship and support. Our daughter, Willow, also helps by naming paintings and is an enthusiastic supporter of my work.

​To view Jed’s art go to: https://www.jeddorseyart.com/

PAINTINGS AND POEMS

Here is one of the paintings and poems in Jed’s new book Paint Across America.

California – “FadingWest”

Hidden Beauty

undiscovered:

exploration

will reveal

creative genius,

sometimes buried,

lives inside you.