JK's Cowboy Art!

www.myspace.com/jkdooley

I'm counting my blessings today...Mood: grateful gratefulPosted at 5:04 PM Nov 26 view more

  • JK's Cowboy Art!

  • 100 / Female
  • MESA, Arizona, US
  • Last Login: 11/30/2009

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Interests

  • General



  • Music

    Country
    George Strait, Reba, Hank Senior and Junior, Merle. Toby. Gretchen & Trace. Dolly & Garth.
    Rock
    Classical
  • Movies

    Movies that are funny; movies that inspire and teach.
    Citizen Kane
    To Kill A Mockingbird
    Chocolat
    The Wedding Crashers
    Shawshank Redemption
    The Notebook
    Casablanca
  • Television

    Gunsmoke
    Bonanza
    Boston Legal
    Desperate Housewives
    FOX News
  • Books

    John Grisham and Robert Ludlum, Dean Koontz
    Joel Osteen, 'Your Best Life Now'
    Pat Riley, 'The Winner Within'
  • Heroes

    My dad

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Woodstock, Illinois
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christian - other
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Children: I don't want kids
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Professional Artist

Status and Mood

  • JK's Cowboy Art! I'm counting my blessings today...
    Mood: grateful grateful
    Posted at 5:04 PM Nov 26
  • JK's Cowboy Art! Amazed at how quickly time flies....
    Mood: okay okay
    Posted at 1:20 AM Nov 20
  • JK's Cowboy Art! is grateful for her friends.
    Mood: touched touched
    Posted at 6:49 PM Oct 17
  • JK's Cowboy Art! is adjusting to her first birthday without her dad....
    Mood: sad sad
    Posted at 4:26 PM Oct 14
  • JK's Cowboy Art! is enjoying our Arizona weather.
    Mood: okay okay
    Posted at 5:14 PM Oct 13

Schools

Companies

  • JK Dooley Studio

    • Mesa, Arizona US
    • Owner

Latest Blog Entries

Blurbs

About me:

The gal with the horse is one of my paintings....it isn't a self-portrait, though it would be nice if it was!! So gentlemen, that being said, please stop telling me how sexy I look, and that I have a nice ass. That isn't me!!

Please view and purchase my art at my website, www.jkdooleyart.com

Vibrant colors and intricate details are the hallmark of my watercolors. From scarred, deep-hued worn leather and faded denim to the sparkle of silver and gold in the sunlight, I portray western images with a unique perspective, encouraging the viewer to imagine what lies beyond the borders of paint and paper.

Drawn (no pun intended!)into the art world at an early age, I was inspired and encouraged by my mom who was also a water colorist, and my dad who truly believes I can do anything I set my mind to.

Having grown up in the era of John Wayne & Gunsmoke then moving to Arizona while in college, it is no wonder that the main body of my art reflects the ruggedness and colorful way of life associated with the Old West.

In an interview, Western Horseman Magazine asked me to differentiate between the New West and the Old West. I believe “it isn’t events that have shaped my image of the West, but the spirit of rugged individualism with which everyday events were and are pursued. That rugged spirit remains. “

The people I meet while pursuing my art “still work very hard, believe in God, love their country and each other.” Although some of their daily chores may have been made simpler by modern technology and better equipment, I still find the values and beliefs that brought people out West in the first place remain solid today.

My award-winning watercolors can be found in collections across the United States and in Europe. I pursue my craft by attending rodeos throughout Arizona and the West, continually inspired by the dramatic plays of light and shadow on saddles, boots, chaps and other cowboy array.



A few of JK Dooley's watercolors!

Who I'd like to meet:

Rodeo cowboys and cowgirls
Ranchers
Horse owners
Musicians looking for CD art

Folks I admire, and would like to meet....in no particular order...

George Strait
Joe Namath
Brett Favre
Laura Bush
James Arness
Shuttle Astronauts
Joel Osteen

Comments

Displaying 25 of 747 comments
  • Nov 30 2009 10:53 PM

    You continue to amaze me. Not to sound trite, but I am not easily amazed (I am always amazed but not like this LOL) tis true. Especially these days Thank you and bless you.
  • Nov 30 2009 10:53 PM

    A Fantastic Art... - Da band
  • Nov 30 2009 10:53 PM

    Dropping by to say hi. Hope your enjoying the weekend. How's things in your world?
    Keeping it low, Cole
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    Thanks for the add.....Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving & a wonderful weekend!
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    STOPPING BY TO WISH YOU & YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY THANKSGIVING ! TAKE CARE !
    STEVE
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    Thank you so very much wishing you love, peace, joy and a wonderful holiday
    Hugs
    Donna
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    Thank you... We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with Love, Plenty of Food and lots of inspiration.. By the way... You have great Art.. - Da band
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    Have a great Thanksgiving Day! Jerry & All of the Big Sugar Music Family!
  • Nov 26 2009 4:53 PM

    Hello,
    Nice to have you as a new friend.
    Let's keep in touch.
    Cheers.
    Christian
  • Nov 26 2009 4:52 PM

    howdy jk, just wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving and GOD BLESS!!!!!
  • Nov 26 2009 4:52 PM

    Dropping by to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
    Keeping it low, Cole
  • Nov 25 2009 8:43 PM


    HAVE A LOVELY, WONDERFUL,FANTASTIC.. THANKSGIVING MY FRIEND.
  • Nov 20 2009 1:17 AM

    Enraptured to be part of your friends, I was on your site to see your watercolors, I think they are splendid, which talent really. Best regards MAYDIE
  • Nov 18 2009 5:14 PM

    Christmas is coming soon. Are you looking for a Christmas present and would like to help handicapped children? Than please request the list of donations in kind from HelpCharity, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , by sending me an e-mail at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . Many donations in kind are autographed.

    If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!

    Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!

    Christian

    Founder of HelpCharity
    Editor & Journalist for Country Music
    Christian Lamitschka
    An der Pfingstweide 28
    61118 Bad Vilbel
    Germany
    Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613
    Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352
    E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de
    Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity
    Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
  • Nov 18 2009 5:14 PM

    Great page .. Da band
  • Nov 9 2009 2:42 PM

    Dropping by to say hey, and to wish you a love filled Sunday. Hope all is good in your world.
    Keeping it low, Cole
  • Nov 6 2009 5:31 PM

    Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

    Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
    http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
    AND
    Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
    Ruby Jane
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    I truely understand. As a retired grief counselor, I know Grief can affect you this way. I lost my father 2 years ago and my mom a year before him. I still miss them so. I was widowed 8 years ago and that was the hardest. I felt a part of me died with him. We all grieve in our own way. It takes time to heal and we all do it at our own pace. What ever you do, allow yourself to feel it. If painting can help you go into the wound then do it. It is cleansing. Going into the that sacred wound is the only path to true healing.
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    thank you for your comment on my blog post
    when in my case I now have three myspace profiles. For all different -
    if possible can you to visit and add my other myspace profile. When I have tried to sent you a friend request only there are technical problems with the profile
    I do treasure your friendship .

    My other profile is at http://www.myspace.com/christopherwherbert

    Thank you

    Christopher W Herbert
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    JK!!! Have a wonderful and SAFE Halloween weekend! :)Tracy
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN !
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    thanks for the kind words ...

    love your work ...

    all the best,

    Randy

    MB
  • Nov 3 2009 6:46 PM

    Hope you had a great Halloween weekend! All the best to you and yours!

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  • Oct 30 2009 1:16 AM

    you paint some amazing art for sure
    Christopher W Herbert
    New Zealand

    When I can only imagine Arizona, from half a world away

    2580
    THE WILL OF THE WAY
    02 March 2003

    In the deep south of the
    Grand Canyon State
    Between the San Pedro
    and San Simon rivers
    Flowing in direction
    of individual fate

    Was Willcox in the shadow of the
    Dos Cabezas in mountain form
    Surrounded by other Arizona peaks
    stretching out towards heaven born

    Just off Interstate Highway Ten on
    the road from Tucson to El Paso
    Above and across the border
    to New and old Mexico

    Where One Nine One
    takes a detour to the right
    When a wrong turn could mean
    being in Douglas for the night


    © 1995-2009 Christopher W Herbert
    (a New Zealand Poet)
    All Rights Reserved

    a poet who cares



  • Oct 30 2009 1:16 AM

    Thanks for adding me!!! XOXOO CC