Dawn was raised in Texas and enjoyed spending time with her dogs, cat, rabbit and horse. When not outside with her pets, she would be inside drawing and painting animals.
In high school she was given a key to the art department and allowed to create her own self study courses. Her work hung in the school trophy case as well as the main office. She had several art scholarship offers but decided to pursue an education in finance. She worked for years in the corporate world however, she was continuously accepting painting commissions. Dawn paints landscapes and still life but her passion is painting animals. In 1996 she left the corporate environment to pursue a career as a fine artist and paint full time. Though she also paints in oil and watercolor, her favorite medium is pastel. Pastels allow her to achieve the look and feel of realism that brings her paintings to life. She loves the quality and detail pastels allow her to create as she endeavors to capture her subject’s personality. Dawn especially enjoys painting the animal’s eyes.
Dawn is represented by the Pinnell Gallery in Southern California and is an internationally collected artist. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, a member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast and is an artist registered with the AKC Museum of the Dog. Dawn specializes in highly sought after animal paintings. Her work is in collections throughout the United States and worldwide. Her paintings have won many awards and have been juried in numerous exhibits. Dawn’s work has been on magazine covers and featured stories in national art, business and animal publications such as The Pastel Journal, The Canine Chronicle, The World of Pet Sitting, North Lights Book Magazine. The Irish Setter Club of America Memo to Members and The American Kennel Club Gazette.
In her spare time, Dawn shows her dogs in conformation and obedience. One of the three has won Best in Show, Best In Specialty Show and Best of Opposite Sex at the 2003 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship which is a premier dog show by invitation only. She has also served several terms as President of the Irish Setter Club of Southern California.
Dawn currently lives in Southern California with her husband, Rich, three Irish Setters, two cats, and a variety of other critters.
Artist Resume: Art Associations / Memberships • Signature Member: Pastel Society of America • Member: Pastel Society of the West Coast • Artist Registered with the American Kennel Club “Museum of the Dog” • Member: Fallbrook Art Association
Recent Exhibitions • Juried in "Art Show at the Dog Show" exhibit, Wichita Kansas 03/2008 - 04/2008 • Pastel Society of America 35th Annual Exhibition for “Pastels Only” 09/2007 • Pomona Valley Art Association “26th annual open competition” 09/2007 (3 awards) • Pinnell Gallery, Fallbrook, California, Solo Exhibit 7/25/07 – 8/30/07 • Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills, California, May 2007 • Coos Art Museum 10th Annual Exhibit “Expressions West 2007” April 27, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • Pinnell Gallery, Fallbrook, California: Still life and floral exhibit, April 2007 • Fallbrook Art & Cultural Center, “Fall 2006 Open Juried Show” November 10 – November 26, 2006 • Art of the Dog, Fallbrook, California, October 2006 • Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills, California May 2006 • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California April 2006: Wildlife Show • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California May 2006 – Flower Show • Pastel Society of New Mexico: Juried Exhibit October 2005 • Associated Artists: Juried Exhibit September 2005 • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California April 2005: Wildlife Show • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California May 2005 – Flower Show • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California, April 30, 2004 – May 2, 2004 • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California, Collector Open House May 22, 2004 • Pinnell Gallery – Fallbrook California, May 2003
Publications • Best of America, Pastel Artists & Artisans, Volume 1, Kennedy Publishing July 2007 • Pastel Journal June 2007, Artwork and interview in article “Ways to Store Art Safely” • Northlight Books – Monthly Magazine – Featured Artist 08/2005 • American Kennel Club – Cover of Magazine, The Gazette 01/2004 • Pastel Journal: Featured Artist: December 2004 • Canine Chronicle: Feature Article June 2004 • Iams Pet Foods: Breeder News Publication: Feature Article 2004
Awards • Pomona Valley Art Association – Special Honorary Awards (3) 10/2007 • Pastel Society of America 35th Annual Exhibition for “Pastels Only” 09/2007 • Cat Writers Association: Winner – Illustration Category • Pet Sitters International – Cover of annual magazine – January 2004 • Pet Sitters International – Cover of annual magazine – January 2003 • American Kennel Club – Grand Prize Winner – 1st National Art Competition 2003 – artwork became inaugural piece for a limited edition poster in a new series offered by the American Kennel Club • Artist Magazine 2003 National Art Competition – Finalist – Animal Art Category
Studio Information: Fur, Feathers & Fins Studio 3233 Grand Avenue, Suite N-123 Chino Hills, California 91709
Telephone: 909-393-7111 Toll-Free: 866-393-7111 E-mail: [email protected]
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