Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:
- Dorsey Fine Art Studio (https://www.jeddorseyart.com/)
- Jack Dorsey (http://www.jackdorseyart.com/)
- Adele Campbell Gallery (http://www.adelecampbell.com/)
- Acrylic University (https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/)
- Tyee Grocery (https://www.tyeefarms.com/tyee-grocery/)
- Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/)
- Coffee and Canvas (https://www.jeddorseyart.com/dorsey-fine-art-studio/)
Key Points of Interest:
- Jed Dorsey is a 4th Generation Artist!
- His Dad, Jack Dorsey was one of the early artist here on Camano Island
- Jed did go to college to get a Bachelor of Science
- Hear the amount of members of the Dorsey children who are artists
- Jed shares where he draws his inspiration from
- He explains why light is such a fascinating aspect of art for him
- Acrylic vs Water Color
- Why did Jed choose Acrylic?
- Learn why he stuck with it
- Jed started Acrylic University because there was nothing like it out there
- Many artist switch to oils as they move to full time artists, but Jed has continued his artist career with Acrylic
- He talks about the biggest struggle getting Acrylic University off of the ground
- Jed talks about the Plein Air event he won, and one that he lost
- How do you get around painting with Acrylic paint outside with it drying out fast?
- We also get walked through his creative process for commission paintings
Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:
- English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1)
- Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)
- Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach)
- Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)