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Artist Biography
Bobbi
Haycock Dubins
Ridgeley, WV
www.dubins.com
art@dubins.com
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I am a self-taught
artist and have created art in various forms throughout my life. I
paint all subjects, but am more drawn toward the human form, portraits, architecture and “holistic” images. I create works primarily in watercolor,
oil, acrylics,
pastel and pencil.
As a self-taught artist, my approach to
art is non-traditional. I do not attempt to follow the
traditional “rules” of art, but rather choose to create with as few
limitations as possible. My paintings often contain bold, bright
colors and often convey portraits , nudes and
architecture. I normally choose
the colors based upon how the subject makes me feel, as opposed to the
“real” colors of the subject.
My primary goal is to paint for self-expression and inspiration.
In a society that is increasingly fast paced and stressful, art provides
a way for me to relax and rejuvenate. It also provides a way for me to
practice the important skill of stopping to appreciate the good things in
life. Seeing things with the “eye
of an artist” makes it easy to see beauty where others may miss it. As a result, I strive for all of my
work to convey positive emotions and invoke an uplifting response in
the viewer.
I also believe in the positive effects of art as it relates to
physical and emotional health.
Whether creating art or simply viewing it, I believe that art has
the power to improve the quality of our lives. My work is sometimes an attempt to
inspire others to stop and question if they are focusing on what’s truly
important in their lives…to make them “stop and smell the roses”.
This philosophy is extended to the workshops that I teach. I teach beginning watercolor because I
like to help people discover a new way of seeing things and a new way of
thinking. In my workshops, I strive
to help students
learn how to enjoy the process of creating and appreciating art.
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AWARDS
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Hampshire County Fall Fine Arts Show, 2006
Best
Representation of Human Figure - "Christine's Victory", oil
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Western Maryland
Watercolor Society 14th Annual Spring Show, 2004 Views from
Western Maryland Award - "Cumberland Valley"; Honorable Mention Award – “Contemplation"
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Western
Maryland Watercolor Society 13th
Annual Spring Show, 2003 Honorable Mention Award – “The Chakra of Massage”
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Western
Maryland Watercolor Society 12th Annual
Spring Show, 2002
Creativity Award – “HooDoo”
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GALLERIES
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The Saatchi Gallery, London Contemporary Art Gallery, Online
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
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"Put Yourself First" Day Spa, LaVale MD
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Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort
Revolving Gallery
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Western Maryland
Watercolor Society’s Year Round Exhibition in
the Schwartzenbach Building
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SHOWS
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"Like
Mother, Like Daughter II - Uncensored", Two man show,
Hazen Gallery, Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, MD December 2008-
February 2009
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"Like Mother, Like Daughter",
Two man show, Allegany College of Maryland's Culinary Cafe,
Cumberland, MD
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Solo show, offices of McCagh and Roberts, Cumberland MD, by invitation of
the Allegany Arts Council.
April-June 2006.
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Solo show, “Edward
Jones Investment” building, Cumberland MD historical area by invitation of the Allegany Arts Council. October-December 2005.
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Invitational three
man show entitled “Naturescape”, at the Tenley Gallery of Allegany College of Maryland, Bedford County Campus. March-May
2002.
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ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS
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Western Maryland Watercolor Society
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Allegany Area Arts
Alliance
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Allegany Arts Council
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Hampshire County Arts Council
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ARTIST ACTIVITIES
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Webmaster for the Western
Maryland Watercolor Society web site at www.westernmarylandwatercolorsociety.org.
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Moderator of the Western
Maryland Watercolor Society “Yahoo Group” list serve
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"Lunch with the Arts" guest speaker, October 2006, sponsored by the Allegany
Arts Council.
· Chairman
of
“Anything Goes” WMWS member exhibition
held at Allegany College of Maryland 2001-2004.
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Workshop presented
entitled “Exploring the Internet for Artist Resources” for
the Western Maryland Watercolor Society, February 2002.
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FORMAL STUDY
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I have had the pleasure of studying under the direction of the below
nationally known artists through workshops:
Carolyn Garecki
Fred Graff
Ellen Elmes
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TEACHING
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Through Allegany College of Maryland and Harford Community College's Continuing Education
Departments and independent workshops.
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Watercolor for Beginners
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Watercolor for
Novices
Special Topics
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Watercolor for Beginners (Online
class)
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Drawing for the Non-Artist
(Personal Rediscovery Series)
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Watercolor for the
Non-Artist (Personal Rediscovery Series)
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PUBLICATIONS
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Instructional DVD Series “Watercolor Basics for Beginners”
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“Starting From Scratch”
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“Your First Full Painting”
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“Painting Flowers – Wet-on-wet
Techniques”
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Published in "Expressions" magazine, Allegany College of Maryland spring
2009 issue. "Christine's Victory II", watercolor
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Published in Allegany Magazine, April/May 2006 issue. “Chakra of
Massage” used as a two-page illustration for “The Art of Massage” article.
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Fine art reproductions (prints) from the original paintings:
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Scheveningen
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The Kimble Farm
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11 Parkside Boulevard
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In the Presence of God
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
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The Chakra
of Massage
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Cumberland
Valley
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