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As an artist, my goal is quite simple, explore the world
around me and express what I see and feel the best
way I know how.
My materials of choice have changed in the last year.
I used to do the bulk of my work in pen and ink with
washes or watercolor. I've discovered a whole new
approach with colored pencils and have fallen in love
with the medium.
Colored pencil is very time intensive, but with it I can
move toward the realism I enjoy capturing in my work.
And it has also refueled my first love, which is the
faithful graphite pencil.
Dee
around me and express what I see and feel the best
way I know how.
My materials of choice have changed in the last year.
I used to do the bulk of my work in pen and ink with
washes or watercolor. I've discovered a whole new
approach with colored pencils and have fallen in love
with the medium.
Colored pencil is very time intensive, but with it I can
move toward the realism I enjoy capturing in my work.
And it has also refueled my first love, which is the
faithful graphite pencil.
Dee
Memberships:
Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI
Ann Arbor Women Artists
Chelsea Painters
Colored Pencil Society of America
Detroit Colored Pencil Chapter 104
Awards:
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Publications:
Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI
Ann Arbor Women Artists
Chelsea Painters
Colored Pencil Society of America
Detroit Colored Pencil Chapter 104
Awards:
"
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Publications:
History:
Born: 1952, Napoleon, Ohio
Raised: On a farm outside of Grand Rapids, Ohio
College: Bowling Green State University, 1970
U.S. Army & Ohio Army National Guard, 1974-1980
College: University of Toledo, 1978-1980
Owens Community College, 1982-1985
Children: Two, daughter and son
Irrigation Designer: 1984-1994, Toledo, Ohio
Built Neon Signs: 1991-1998
Moved to Michigan in 2001, where I began my pursuit
in the arts again.
Born: 1952, Napoleon, Ohio
Raised: On a farm outside of Grand Rapids, Ohio
College: Bowling Green State University, 1970
U.S. Army & Ohio Army National Guard, 1974-1980
College: University of Toledo, 1978-1980
Owens Community College, 1982-1985
Children: Two, daughter and son
Irrigation Designer: 1984-1994, Toledo, Ohio
Built Neon Signs: 1991-1998
Moved to Michigan in 2001, where I began my pursuit
in the arts again.
email: dee@deeoverly.com
"Art Models: Life Nudes" Book
by Doug and Maureen Johnson
Eight of my drawings appear in
this book
by Doug and Maureen Johnson
Eight of my drawings appear in
this book
"Raindrops"
Second Place in Colored Pencil
American Artist 70th Anniversary
Magazine Competition
Merit Award in CPSA Chapter 104
Fall Exhibit Livonia, MI
Second Place in Colored Pencil
American Artist 70th Anniversary
Magazine Competition
Merit Award in CPSA Chapter 104
Fall Exhibit Livonia, MI
American Artist Magazine
December 2007
70th Anniversary Competition
December 2007
70th Anniversary Competition
Drawing Magazine
Featured Artist
Spring Issue 2008
On News Stands Mid-May 2008
Featured Artist
Spring Issue 2008
On News Stands Mid-May 2008
Gala Delight"
Honorable Mention
CPSA Chapter 104
Summer Splash Exhibit
Honorable Mention
CPSA Chapter 104
Summer Splash Exhibit
Ronnie"
First Place in Drawing Category
Body Eclectic 2007 Exhibit
Lawrence Street Gallery
First Place in Drawing Category
Body Eclectic 2007 Exhibit
Lawrence Street Gallery