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THE ARTIST

Being an artist is being on a constant quest for discovery and knowledge and clarity and insight into perception, thought, dreams, emotion, habits, mediocrity, and brilliance.

 

Being an artist happens when you have the desperate need to communicate to and inform an audience, even if it's just yourself.

 

Being an artist means you reinterpret your experiences, the societal pressures placed upon you, the childhood you had, the life you're living, your successes and failures, into a reimagined form that can speak to others.

 

Being an artist is a constant process, not a permanent trait. It's a transient state of being without constant reinforcement through the process of creating something. 

 

So many people (who voluntarily label themselves as non-creatives) think about art as something abstruse, and being an artist as requiring an innate skill. I instead prefer to believe that art is a habit. 

 

Given time and dedication, everyone is, can be, and perhaps will be—an artist.

DAWN SHIREE BLACKBURN

Dawn Shiree Blackburn is a passionate watercolor and alcohol ink artist known for works that capture the beauty of the natural world. She brings a unique perspective to these versatile mediums with a style that blends vibrant colors and fluid forms.

Dawn deeply appreciates both mediums' unpredictable and organic nature. She embraces their spontaneity, creating bold yet delicate artworks. Her process involves layering, manipulating flow, and experimenting with textures to craft unique, one-of-a-kind creations that resonate with viewers.

Her work often reflects flora, fauna, or abstract compositions, inviting viewers to experience the world through her artistic lens.

As a dedicated creator, Dawn enjoys sharing her love of art through exhibitions, commissions, and teaching. Her approach emphasizes the medium's spontaneity, encouraging others to appreciate its unpredictability and beauty.

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