Diane Dobson Barton Fine Art

Biography

Diane Dobson-Barton lives in rural Kansas, works as an artist and writer. Currently she is exploring the possibilities of fiber arts.

She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Art Education and a Master’s Degree in Art. She owns Artist-How-To.com, writes articles for various publications on Art, teaches classes and workshops in various art mediums, and whenever possible creates art in her studio.

Resume

Profile

Diane is a skilled, talented, and resourceful artist with a strong background using traditional art materials, and computers. She is possesses self-motivation and follow through.

Key Qualifications

Computer Skills

* Adobe Photoshop 6, 7, CS, CS2, CS3, Acrobat Professional, InDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash and Contribute, Microsoft Word, and PageMaker

Artistic Skills

* Accomplished and recognized artist with work shown nationally and internationally in a wide array of shows

* Variety of awards given for art, including the Windsor and Newton Award

(Concise list given upon request)

* Work in private collections worldwide

* Skilled with oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, alternative photography, screen-printing, polymer clay and mixed media

* Experience working on commission with a wide array of clients

Writing and Organizational Skills

*Founder of SEK Artist's Group 2008-Present

* On the board, including President, of the Southeast Kansas Artist Guild. Co-organized and presented seven art exhibits, 1991-1998

* Wrote and presented with three Artist Grants from private foundations.

* Wrote and self-published four books on how-to of Art, Including a textbook on Black and White Photography

* Articles and art published by a variety of publications including Somerset, Altered Arts, Polymer Cafe and Expression

* VP of Communications and Editor of Altered for ISABA (International Society of Altered Book Artists) 2004-2005

Teaching Skills

* Taught private workshops/classes

* Adjunct Professor from 1994-2005

Neosho County Community College -Teaching Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting and Photography

Allen County Community College – Photoshop

Pittsburg State University – Design

Education

Masters in Art, Pittsburg State University, 1998 (Broad-Based Studio: Printmaking, Drawing and Painting)

Bachelors of Science in Education, Pittsburg State University (With Honors), 1993

Certified K-12 Art Education

2-year Business Marketing Certification Neosho County Community College, 1990

References

Available upon Request



		Diane Dobson Barton


		Biography Diane Dobson-Barton lives in rural Kansas, works as an artist and writer. Currently she is exploring the possibilities of fiber arts. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Art Education and a Master’s Degree in Art. She owns Artist-How-To.com, writes articles for various publications on Art, teaches classes and workshops in various art mediums, and whenever possible creates art in her studio. Resume Profile Diane is a skilled, talented, and resourceful artist with a strong background using traditional art materials, and computers. She is possesses self-motivation and follow through. Key Qualifications Computer Skills * Adobe Photoshop 6, 7, CS, CS2, CS3, Acrobat Professional, InDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash and Contribute, Microsoft Word, and PageMaker Artistic Skills * Accomplished and recognized artist with work shown nationally and internationally in a wide array of shows * Variety of awards given for art, including the Windsor and Newton Award (Concise list given upon request) * Work in private collections worldwide * Skilled with oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, alternative photography, screen-printing, polymer clay and mixed media * Experience working on commission with a wide array of clients Writing and Organizational Skills Founder of SEK Artist's Group 2008-Present On the board, including President, of the Southeast Kansas Artist Guild. Co-organized and presented seven art exhibits, 1991-1998 * Wrote and presented with three Artist Grants from private foundations. * Wrote and self-published four books on how-to of Art, Including a textbook on Black and White Photography * Articles and art published by a variety of publications including Somerset, Altered Arts, Polymer Cafe and Expression * VP of Communications and Editor of Altered for ISABA (International Society of Altered Book Artists) 2004-2005 Teaching Skills * Taught private workshops/classes * Adjunct Professor from 1994-2005 Neosho County Community College -Teaching Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting and Photography Allen County Community College – Photoshop Pittsburg State University – Design Education Masters in Art, Pittsburg State University, 1998 (Broad-Based Studio: Printmaking, Drawing and Painting) Bachelors of Science in Education, Pittsburg State University (With Honors), 1993 Certified K-12 Art Education 2-year Business Marketing Certification Neosho County Community College, 1990 References Available upon Request


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