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Behind the Scenes of “One With The Air”
Every painting has its own rhythm. Some begin fast and loose, others take their time. My newest piece, One With The Air, started with...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 172 min read


The Grace of Nature: Painting a Great Blue Heron in Watercolor on Canvas
Tips for painting in watercolor on canvas. It's different in many ways from watercolor on paper, but it has benefits!
Kristen Dorsey
Dec 8, 20245 min read


Watercolor on Canvas
Watercolor painting on canvas is a whole new experience.
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 24, 20243 min read


Stay Cool and Shop Hot Art
Art-Full Home Show & Sale
Kristen Dorsey
Jul 10, 20241 min read


"Ecdysis," My Nonfiction in Print
The 150th Edition of the Chautauqua journal has been published, and my nonfiction is in it.
Kristen Dorsey
Jul 10, 20241 min read


"Vine of My Soul," a Charlotte Lit Lit/South Awards Finalist in Nonfiction
Hi, friends My nonfiction story, "Vine of My Soul," was a finalist in the 2024 Charlotte Lit Lit/South Awards. The story is in print and...
Kristen Dorsey
May 10, 20241 min read


Public Reading of my Upcoming Book, Mountain Medicine.
Hi, friends! On Thursday, April 4, 2024, I reached a hard-won milestone. I read from my grad school thesis: the 300-page manuscript for...
Kristen Dorsey
Apr 9, 20241 min read


The WAA Spring Show & Sale at the Azalea Festival
Hey, friends! Please join me and over 200 other talented, local artists for the 42nd annual juried spring show and sale, March 30 through...
Kristen Dorsey
Mar 17, 20241 min read


Mini Originals--Spring has Sprung!
Gosh, I'm so glad that spring has arrived. Has it seemed to you like a long winter? I recently sat down at my art table to refresh my...
Kristen Dorsey
Mar 16, 20242 min read


Magnolia and Bumble: A New Original Watercolor Painting
Happy holidays, friends. I hope 2023 offers you a peaceful landing as we welcome the light and longer days back into our busy lives. I am...
Kristen Dorsey
Dec 26, 20232 min read


"Low Country Queen" to be Featured in an Art Show
Come get a look at my natural object sculpture, "Low Country Queen," at the gallery exhibit "Ultramarine," sponsored by the Art League of...
Kristen Dorsey
Nov 3, 20231 min read


Read My Short Fiction Story, "Inflorescence."
Read my spooky, Halloween-themed short fiction story.
Kristen Dorsey
Oct 31, 20231 min read


"Lowcountry Queen" Gets a Makeover
Every eight weeks, one of the galleries in which I exhibit, the Artisans Gallery on Howe, switches out all the art on the walls for a...
Kristen Dorsey
Sep 24, 20232 min read


New Watercolor: Tulip Magnolia
Hi, friends! I just finished a larger watercolor painting--this one is 14" x 18" and will be mounted onto a wooden panel. I often stop to...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 22, 20232 min read


My Experience: Ampersand Aquabord
Hey, friends I used something new (at least new to me) for my last painting. Playing with new paints and materials excites me, and it's a...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 21, 20233 min read


New Watercolor: “Tiny Coquina”
Hey, beach lovers (which means almost everyone, right?), Yesterday, I finished another watercolor using a very limited color palette. I’m...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 12, 20232 min read


My Fiction Short Story "Inflorescence" to be Featured
Hey y'all! I just received notification that my short fiction story, "Inflorescence," will be featured on the website of the magazine...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Award-winning Painting SOLD
Hiya, friends! I'm so happy to report that my award-winning original watercolor, "Boat-tailed Grackle," has been sold. It is heading to...
Kristen Dorsey
Aug 5, 20231 min read


A New Gallery, A New Collective
Hello friends, I've been invited to display my paintings in a second Southport, NC, location: the Intracoastal Realty gallery at 122 N....
Kristen Dorsey
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Rainmaker: My Latest Watercolor
Hi, All-- I'm pleased to share "Rainmaker" with you. This is my latest watercolor painting, inspired by our native Green Treefrog. I've...
Kristen Dorsey
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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