Dinah Cross James Studio

Dinah Cross James Studio The inspiration of Dinah's paintings has not always derived from pleasant experiences. In 1990, Dinah lost her only child, Natalia (Tali) in a Berkeley fire. C.

Some, in detail and vast expansions of color, depict a time of intense sadness. She was a sophomore at U. Berkeley. This grievous period of her life, Dinah says, was underwritten in several of her paintings. To learn more about this period of Dinah's life she suggests you read, When Life Changes Or You Wish It Would by Carol Adrianne. The final chapter recaps Dinah's bereavement. Dinah began her R

aggedy Ann series during Tali's teen years. The sequence is a portrayal of Tali's independent spirit and casts Raggedy Ann being blown down dark roads and flying in red and black skies. Nine months prior to Tali's death Dinah began a series of birds, symbolizing her daughter. "The meaning of birds is spiritual freedom," explains Dinah. "Tali was free."

Video Interview in my Studio is in the works. Stay tuned... Thank you to the most fabulous production crew.
12/26/2012

Video Interview in my Studio is in the works. Stay tuned... Thank you to the most fabulous production crew.

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12/14/2012

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Dinah Cross James’ large-scale, pattern-based works are grand in scope but light in touch. Inspired by her subconscious mind, Kandinsky, and the vastly different landscapes of the globe, Cross James uses deep color and overlapping forms to create energy on the canvas. Her work is wildly kinetic, and...

06/07/2012

If anyone is interested in Art Class at my studio, email me at [email protected] Classes are held on Tuesday afternoons. All media/techniques welcome.

01/15/2012
01/15/2012

Art by appointment and Art Classes available.

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