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Oil Paintings

by Dorothy Annette

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

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"My oil paintings are textual. Strong colors and heavy brushwork are my signature.  I have many bodies of work on various themes.  I celebrate life from an American Black woman's perspective. Vessels can be symbolic of aspects of women's lives. Costumes, shoes, teapots, flower bouquets and buckets are my subjects. The subject's gestures often infer an affinity with the past."

- Dorothy Annette

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Oil painting on paper of a worn and leaking red bucket.

Bleeding: World in Turmoil

Oil on Treated Paper, 22" x 18"

"Bleeding is a description of the condition of our Mother Earth.

The earth  warming; Natural disasters caused by our inattentiveness to the earth's needs; Disregarding the damage we may be causing. Forests burning, killing the habitants within - wild, domestic, and human. Hurricanes taking back the sea shores, and those who occupy the shores and beyond. Natural disasters abound - The world is Bleeding."

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- Dorothy Annette

Brown Bleeding

Oil on Treated Paper, 22" x 18"

"The bucket is a metaphor for our world - bent, but not broken. It has beautiful patina and a patch in the bottom. The patch on the bottom of the 'world' is my Africa - the birthplace of life on Earth and yet neglected from a worldview. Africa is home to one of the largest group of 'othered' peoples. International attention is usually a response to atrocities - an attempt to repair the 'hole' with a patch."

 

- Dorothy Annette

Oil painting of a worn and leaking brown bucket.
Oil painting of a worn bucket in mid-air.

Identifiable Flying Object

Oil on Belgian Linen, 44" x 38"

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Also available as a Giclée

"Identifiable Flying Object continues my bucket series, which is an exploration of our world. In this case, the earth is hurtling through an overheated atmosphere."

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- Dorothy Annette

Future World of Shakyamuni

Oil on Canvas, 40" x 40"

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​Also available as a Giclée

"Future World of Shakyamuni shows my dream of an evolution to a world where everyone belongs and everyone lives in harmony -auspicious, accordant, and empathetic."

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- Dorothy Annette

Future World Buddha is an oil painting by Dorothy Annette.
Oil painting of a young Black man sitting down.

In America

Oil on Canvas, 48" x 36"

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​Also available as a Giclée

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

Returning to the Scene of the Crime: Women's Prison: Ghana

Oil on Canvas, 24" x 18"

Also Available as a Giclée

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

Oil painting of a Black woman entering a prison in Ghana.
Oil painting of a woman in mask and gloves against a street scene.

Year of the Rat: 2020

Oil on Canvas, 60" x 48"

"The year 2020 was the year of Covid-19 Virus. Also, it was the Year of the Rat in Lunar New Year. The year 2020 was traumatic for the world. Besides the worldwide isolation, there were voter fraud accusations, a violent uprising against the government representatives of the United States, and police brutality that often lead to murder. A new awakening to awareness of the racial divide lead to further justified unrest for people of color."

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- Dorothy Annette

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Watch a video about Year of the Rat - https://www.dorothyannette.com/year-of-the-rat-2020-and-future-world

Abundance of Love for Family

Oil on Canvas, 57" x 48"

"There was a time when I didn't understand why young people died. How could He allow people to die so early in life?  My mother's comforting answer was 'God always picks the prettiest flowers.' It occurs to me that we are here to make a difference in His world. My gifts are artistic.  The difference I can make is to glorify God with my gifts. Throughout my art career, I've lost many friends and family. Painting wilted bouquets keeps the memory of the flowers vibrant and alive for me. It eases my grief."

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- Dorothy Annette

Oil painting of pink flowers in a white vase.
All We Need is Love oil painting by Dorothy Annette features flowers in a blue vase.

All We Need Is Love

Oil on Canvas, 72" x 72"

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Available as a Giclée

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

Speak No Evil:
No Hables Cosas Malas

Oil on Canvas, 24" x 24"

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

Oil painting of a South American Blue-Headed Parrot.
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Ballet Slippers: Down

Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"

Discover the creative world of Dorothy Annette at DORs SassiFox Studio. With a unique style and a love for vibrant colors, Dorothy's art pieces are a true reflection of her passion for creativity. Each artwork tells a story, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination and emotion. Dive into a world of artistry and inspiration with Dorothy Annette.

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