Kristye Addison Dudley - Contemporary Fine Artist

Day 3 - Happiness: Triptych  each 3" x 4" on paper © Kristye Addison Dudley Day 3 - Happiness Prints As a part of my 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. I am going to experiment with new processes and just have some good old fashion fun in the studio without worrying about the outcome! This doodle was originally created during valentines day while painting with my 3 year old (which is always a highlight). I took a break from my painting and decided to do some simple prints from the sketch. My 3 year old daughter and 19 month old son fill our lives with laughter and playfulness. I wish we had more joyful, positive media surrounding us, so I created these prints with happiness in my heart. The process is below. I created 3 prints and hand painted two of them with accents. Step 1 - Supplies: Foam Sheets, Roller Brush, Paint Step 2 - Draw on the Foam Sheet (I used a simple ink pen) Step 3 - Roll on the paint Step 4 - Rub the painted side on a sheet of paper Step...

Hello, I wanted to share that I was featured in a magazine called Fabulous Floors Magazine . I am just seeing the tear sheet for the first time. I started painting these canvas pillows with screen printed art to extend my work and I was thrilled to see them in a national publication. I have also created floor cloths, handbags and screen printed cards that I will post more about in the future. Fabulous Floors Magazine - Hand Painted Pillows by Kristye Addison Dudley Purchase Pillows If you are interested in commissioning artwork, home decor or purchasing prints   please contact me, I would love to work with you. Be blessed, Kristye kristye.com dorilam.com kdudley@dorilam.com Purchase originals and prints

Happy New Year, I hope this new year is treating everyone well. I have started the new year off well traveling, seeing family and renewing my passion for painting and all things creative. My husband and I took a couples trip to New York City and that place always sparks so much creative energy in me. There is something about the heartbeat and pulse of the city that I had been missing. I have decided to embrace all parts of me and try to make are without rules. My good friend Erin and I were chatting online and she always has something motivational to share. She reminded me to have fun. Sometimes, I get so concerned with making "good" art, that I don't want to make mistakes. How silly is that! The best art sometimes comes from mistakes. So it's time to have some fun in 2014!!! So, in doing so I am going to share more about my work, paintings in progress and studio life in general. You know, the mistakes, the trial and error, the paths less taken.  Hope you are rea...