Archive for the ‘Art’ Category

Displacement

Posted by Dawn Curtis on August 23, 2021 in Art | No Comments

Thanks to everyone who came out to see Displacement (August 21 in Yellowknife) and those who supported from afar! Here’s a video with highlights of the show. A great afternoon!    

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Dreams in the House of the Hanged Man

Posted by Dawn Curtis on April 26, 2021 in Art | No Comments

Dreams in the House of the Hanged Man. Dawn Curtis. 2021 I talk to my oldest and best friend almost every day. She’s a compassionate dog foster parent, talented artist, and gifted tarot reader, and has been my lifeline since we met more than 50 years ago. Our free-ranging conversations cover everything from the weather […]

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View from the Tower: a powerful symbol

Posted by Dawn Curtis on September 16, 2020 in Art, Inspiration, Jung, muse, Tarot | 1 Comment

When a title pops up that includes a powerful archetypal symbol like the tower, I pay attention! When I begin a painting, I don’t usually have a theme or subject in mind and start instead with an impression—some pattern, colour or shape just outside my field of vision—that won’t leave me alone. While no doubt […]

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Forest Bathing

Posted by Dawn Curtis on September 13, 2020 in Art | No Comments

16×20 inches, oil and cold wax medium on birch panel, SOLD View more of my work

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“How did you do that?” Some musings on the creative process …

Posted by Dawn Curtis on August 2, 2020 in Art, Inspiration | No Comments

When viewing my work, people often ask about my creative process. How do I decide on colours? How do I achieve depth? How can it look textured yet be smooth to the touch? How long does it take to complete a painting? I don’t think too much about what I’m doing when I’m doing it, […]

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