While pursuing a PhD in Art History and Education, Dr. Bonnie Halsey-Dutton discovered the artform of artist’s books. Because books are so engaging she is offering a course inviting participants to explore the limitless question, “What can constitute a book?” During the 3-week course, participants will be exposed to a wide variety of book forms and will create three or …
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to expand yourself through engagement in creativity as I lead a course through watercolor painting and journaling.
Reflections as seen in Spearfish Creek as it runs through beautiful Spearfish Canyon drew my eye to the peaceful stillness of the Black Hills.
Feel the earth and don’t irrevocably alter nature. We must do all what is in our power to protect the environment for future generations…. Remember: the earth does not belong to us: it is loaned to us by our children.
A perfect way to “Buy American” for the holidays, and just to come and see the artwork by local artists!
The bright white outside my studio brings a new degree of light, which I am drawing energy from!
The Battle of Wounded Knee will always be a black mark upon the United State and worthy of recollection.
“Courtship Blanket” 9 x 12” Oil on Panel A Native American tradition which inspired this painting is the courtship blanket. Often the courtship blanket was made for a young man by a family member, such as his sister. For an intentioned suitor to invite a young woman into the shelter and privacy of his blanket, signaled serious courtship intent. Her …
Here is where I am currently sitting: it is a pile of chaos… organized chaos, mind you, but pretty cluttered. Note to self: clean up desk area! But, the next posts I will be doing are involving the creative process. I am often intrigued to see how creative people work. I have toured numerous artist studios, and enjoyed the sneak …
After a long and cold winter, I am seeing more sun in the Black Hills. There is still snow, grant you, but now there is sun. I walked my dog, Tip, yesterday, and heard birds chirping. Between the mud puddles there were traces of green grass poking up. I am so glad Spring is nearly here! I cannot imagine how …