Hi. I'm Dorne-

 

Hello! I'm Dorne and I am an artist.

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As a child, I would watch my very successful artist father draw and paint with incredible skill. I tried to emulate him, but never felt up to his level.

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So for many years I had the self-limiting idea I could not ever draw or paint. I turned instead to writing and filmmaking. For many years I supported my family making documentaries, commercials, and the like.

 

But the strangest thing happened: after my father died in 2015, I began drawing. One of my first drawings was one I did for his celebration of life service.

 

Since then I've been making all kinds of art: drawings, paintings, installations, and now my favorite: The Critterz- large, inflatable, huggable alien creatures you can love on and soon, talk with.

 

The Critterz are custom made and available for rent; please use the contact form or message me @pentesstudios on Instagram.

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Keep creating, being awesome, and get in trouble!

For many years I made films and videos because I believed I couldn't draw. My father had been a very successful illustrator and artist, and for whatever neurotic reason

I didn't believe I could. do the same....until he passed away in 2015.

 

Ever since he passed away, I've been practicing- drawing almost every day. I've developed a unique style and am finding a powerful voice inside.

 

In addition to this site, I put out  a Substack Newsletter called 'Sunrise, Sunset', which is full of writing and illustrations about Art, Nature, and the 21st Century.

 

I hope you'll subscribe to the newsletter and also buy some Art--it's pretty cool stuff.

 

I look forward to sharing some Joy and Art with you.