New Gallery: Grand Opening of The Avenue Art Gallery and Photography Studio in Urbandale Iowa

by Dena Tollefson

Had a great time at the Grand Opening of The Avenue Art Gallery and Photography Studio yesterday. Thankfully the snow that hit northern Iowa stayed away.  I did a painting demonstration of my unique Daubism technique. Gallerist Jill Kelley has a beautiful gallery in a wonderful location. Artist friends Nina Vetrova Robinson and Paul Monska are also represented at the gallery. I am so delighted my sorority sister Janelle Jacobs Siders was able to attend!


Dena Tollefson Painting demonstration- this is the first layer of oil paint over an acrylic underpainting.



Gallerist Jill Kelley at the Grand Opening



New Corn Series Painting: "The Seduction of Sampson"

by Dena Tollefson
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Here is my latest Corn Series painting: "The Seduction of Sampson"

"The Seduction of Sampson" 30"x40" Oil on Canvas copyright 2010 Dena Tollefson

It's dark, warm and damp in the field... There Sampson waits amongst the tall, ragged grasses, awaiting Delilah. In one quick moment, Sampson's lock of shorn hair dangles precariously, representing his loss of strength after Delilah, disguised as butter, makes her move.