Artist Biography | Pet Portraits | Wildlife | Domestic Animals | Landscape Paintings

“Growing up around all types of animals enabled me to feel a close connection to nature. I always find peace, serenity and joy flows from my heart when I am surrounded by nature.”

“All of nature is a perfect example of unconditional love. It is an example I wish to emulate.”

Dolores has had several careers. She began her working life as a Certified Public Accountant for many years but found she needed a more creative outlet so began studying art and interior design. She also became a Certified Hypnotherapist, and eventually obtained both a Master’s degree and a Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology, working as a therapist for several years while also creating art.

All these careers give her a wide field of experiences to draw upon for her art.

Dolores now lives in the Rocky Mountains between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. She and her husband, Steve, enjoy time with their llamas and dogs as well as the wildlife in the area around them. These animals are a great source of inspiration for her paintings.

Dolores has been painting for over 20 years in oil, watercolor and acrylic mediums.

“My favorite medium at this point is acrylic because of its versatility and vivid colors.”

Shows: Annual:

• Southeast Wyoming Art Show, Cheyenne, WY.
• Western Spirit Art Show, Cheyenne, WY.
• Laramie County Art Show and Sale Cheyenne, WY.
• Art for the Cure, Cheyenne, WY.

Workshops Attended:

• Brenda Semanick.
• Catherine Gill.
• Frank LaLumia.
• Stan Miller.
• Stephen Quiller.

Professional Memberships:

• Women Artist of the West, WAOW.
• Cheyenne Artists Guild.
• American Women Artists.