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Dawn Hunter's Sketchbook: Drawings & Paintings
Portraits
Welcome to my portrait portfolio, a cherished collection that holds a special place in my heart.
Discover the magic and innocence of childhood in select highlights from my ongoing Darcy Inventory portfolio portraits featuring my daughter as my muse. Her imagination, curiosity, and growth remind us of life's fleeting beauty. Alongside these precious memories, explore the faces of intriguing individuals I've encountered on my travels, each weaving their own unique story into the diverse tapestry of human emotions and experiences, enriching my artistic perspective.
Click on the images below to initiate a slide show.
 Darcy at Cantina 76, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Darcy Inventory: Coffee, tired, short hair and fan: when your cat unexpectedly joins in as you explore various composition possibilities. Marker, pen and ink on paper, 11" x 14." |  Darcy Cameo in the Neurons - Featuring a cameo illustration of the artist's daughter from the Cajal Inventory series, this piece combines her portrait with a reinterpretation of Cajal's developing neuron sketch. The artwork is created using marker and pen on 11" x 14" paper. |  This is a sketchbook page completed by artist Dawn Hunter that features several portraits of people at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker, pen and ink on paper, 11" x 14." |
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 Artfields 2022 Installation of Darcy Inventory Installed, Lake City, SC. "Dawn Hunter's portrait installation explores race, identity, societal norms, and mother-daughter dynamics in today's culture. This thought-provoking artwork invites viewers to reassess their beliefs and perceptions." Dimension variable, marker, pen, ink and acrylic on paper. |  Darcy Inventory: Braids, Animal Print, and Pink, watercolor, ink and acrylic on paper, 11.5" x 15." |  Darcy Inventory: "In this crossover art challenge, The Darc' and I have combined various themes to create a unique composition. Featuring roller skates, a rainbow, and a sense of fun, we've also incorporated the Inktober theme of 'knot'. The drawing showcases Darcy's personal items, including her acronym list, iPad, and a ribbon that once frustrated her while wrapping a gift. A "cameo appearance by Cajal" adds a delightful touch to this marker and pen illustration." - Dawn Hunter |  Curly hair, Blooms and Royal, watercolor, ink and acrylic on paper, 11.5" x 15." |
 Darcy Inventory: Magic, Braids, and Gold, watercolor, ink and acrylic on paper, 11.5" x 15." |  Summer Slumber: Darcy asleep in Joseph #3, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Darcy Inventory: Pixie, Sunglasses, Daisy, and Clock, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Darcy, Glial Cells "I am grateful for the chance to involve my daughter in my Cajal research. Together, we have visited the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, the Instituto Cajal in Madrid, Spain, and exhibitions such as The Beautiful Brain. Throughout the years, I've created cameo illustrations of her in my Cajal Inventory series. In this piece, you'll find her portrait combined with a reimagined depiction of Cajal's glial cells from the cerebral cortex of a child." - Dawn Hunter |
 Darcy, Steam Punk June in Bloom: is a vibrant piece that draws inspiration from Dawn's daughter Darcy, Warhol, and Prince. The work is influenced by Warhol's renowned Prince portrait, which was involved in a copyright dispute with Lynn Goldsmith. In this original creation, the artist captures Darcy, color matching, thematic elements, and the essence of Prince's Sign o' the Times tours without referencing a specific photograph. Acrylic, ink, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Darcy Inventory: Straight Hair, Food, Denim Jacket and Vessel, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Portrait of Darcy in Vermeer Light: "In this cherished portrait of my daughter, I aimed to encapsulate her personality and innocence. Drawing inspiration from Johannes Vermeer's "The Girl with a Pearl Earring," I sought to emulate his effortless, understated approach to capturing subjects. By adding background elements, I introduced depth and psychological complexity to the painting." - Dawn Hunter |  Red Hair, Coral, and Sunglasses, watercolor, ink and acrylic on paper, 12" x 17." |
 Wilbur Niewald painting in Loose Park, marker and pen on paper, 11' x 14." |  Couple on Train to Alicante, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Sleeping Girl, Jet Lag Slumber, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Portrait of Harris Pastides on USC Plane, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |
 Jukebox Hero, Pandemic First Class, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  Summer Slumber, Darcy asleep in Joseph #2 copy, marker and pen on paper, 11"x 14." |  This is a portrait of Dawn Hunter's nephew, Nicholas, graphite and marker on paper, 11" x 14." |  Salon Summer Highlights, Self-portrait, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |
 Sleeping Girl, Jet Lag Slumber 2, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |  This is a portrait drawing of Dawn Hunter's niece, Ariana, graphite on paper, 11" x 14." |  Summer Slumber, Darcy asleep in Joseph #1, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14." |
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