Day 23 - Dance Figure Study in Purple Painting by Contemporary Figurative Fine Artist Kristye Addison Dudley

Dance Figure Study in Purple © Kristye Addison Dudley
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Day 23 - I completed a painting that I worked on last week. Painting these dancers really makes me miss my performance days.

In the Spring of 2001, I was auditioning for the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders (AFC). I was excited, scared and completely clueless as to what being a professional cheerleader meant. I also had no idea of how it would change me and my life for the better. The support of my teammates encouraged me to pick up my paintbrush and paint again.

"In the Huddle" © Kristye Addison Dudley after $3500 sale at charity auction

I have been so blessed to live out so many of my life's passions. I am sending good luck to each of the ladies that are starting their journey to becoming a member of AFC this weekend.

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Kristye

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Flamenco Dancer in Red © Kristye Addison Dudley Painting ready to ship to it's new home. Art in itself is a subjective and very personal experience. The proprietors of the work, the collectors, have such a large impact on the art world. There is something for everyone, but finding your perfect match is not always so easy to do when there is so much to choose from. Some of my proudest moments in my art career stem from finding a new collector. Someone who "gets me." As an artist I have found my collectors making such a positive impact on my work not only financially, but by providing creative confidence. When an artist and collector find a match, it can be one of the most important components to an artist sustained career. I have also noticed that there is one common thread to my collectors, they like my work. This may sound so simple, but it really is. I have met buyers who search for the latest and greatest celebrity artists or masters for braggi...

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