Artist Biography

Bobbi Haycock Dubins
 Ridgeley, WV
www.dubins.com
art@dubins.com

   

 

          
             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. 

           

 

 

 

 

AWARDS

 

·        Hampshire County Fall Fine Arts Show, 2006

       Best Representation of Human Figure - "Christine's Victory", oil

 ·        Western Maryland Watercolor Society 14th Annual Spring Show, 2004 Views from Western Maryland Award - "Cumberland Valley";  Honorable Mention Award – “Contemplation"

·         Western Maryland Watercolor Society 13th Annual Spring Show, 2003 Honorable Mention Award – “The Chakra of Massage” 

·         Western Maryland Watercolor Society 12th Annual Spring Show, 2002 Creativity Award – “HooDoo”

GALLERIES

 

·    The Saatchi Gallery, London Contemporary Art Gallery, Online
 www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

·    "Put Yourself First" Day Spa, LaVale MD

·         Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort Revolving Gallery

·         Western Maryland Watercolor Society’s Year Round Exhibition  in the Schwartzenbach Building

SHOWS

·      "Like Mother, Like Daughter II - Uncensored", Two man show, Hazen Gallery, Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, MD December 2008- February 2009

·     "Like Mother, Like Daughter", Two man show, Allegany College of Maryland's Culinary Cafe,  Cumberland, MD

·      Solo show, offices of McCagh and Roberts, Cumberland MD, by invitation of the Allegany Arts Council.  April-June 2006.

·      Solo show, “Edward Jones Investment” building, Cumberland MD historical area by invitation of the Allegany Arts Council.  October-December 2005.

·         Invitational three man show entitled “Naturescape”, at the Tenley Gallery of Allegany College of Maryland, Bedford County Campus.  March-May 2002.  

ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS

·         Western Maryland Watercolor Society

·         Allegany Area Arts Alliance

·         Allegany Arts Council

·         Hampshire County Arts Council

ARTIST ACTIVITIES

 

·         Webmaster for the Western Maryland Watercolor Society web site at www.westernmarylandwatercolorsociety.org.

·         Moderator of the Western Maryland Watercolor Society “Yahoo Group” list serve

·         "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.

·         Workshop presented entitled “Exploring the Internet for Artist Resources” for the Western Maryland Watercolor Society, February 2002.

FORMAL STUDY

I have had the pleasure of studying under the direction of the below nationally known artists through workshops:

Carolyn Garecki
Fred Graff
Ellen Elmes

TEACHING

Through Allegany College of Maryland and Harford Community College's Continuing Education Departments and independent workshops.

·         Watercolor for Beginners

·         Watercolor for Novices Special Topics

·         Watercolor for Beginners (Online class)

·         Drawing for the Non-Artist (Personal Rediscovery Series)

·         Watercolor for the Non-Artist (Personal Rediscovery Series)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Instructional DVD Series “Watercolor Basics for Beginners”

    ·         “Starting From Scratch” 

    ·         “Your First Full Painting”

    ·         “Painting Flowers – Wet-on-wet Techniques”

  • Published in "Expressions" magazine, Allegany College of Maryland spring 2009 issue. "Christine's Victory II", watercolor

  • Published in Allegany Magazine, April/May 2006 issue.  “Chakra of Massage” used as a two-page illustration for “The Art of Massage” article.

  • Fine art reproductions (prints) from the original paintings:

·         Scheveningen

·         The Kimble Farm

·         11 Parkside Boulevard

·         In the Presence of God

·         Emmanuel Episcopal Church

·         The Chakra of Massage

·         Cumberland Valley