History Through an Artist's Eyes

By MD Cori Dyson

History Through An Artist's Eyes is not only a tour through the art work of Cori Dyson, but is also a journey through time. It is a journey through the artist's agrarian roots and the roots of the old West. Dyson also shares a part of her journey as an artist and stories from her childhood in Arkansas. If you enjoy vintage items, shopping

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dyson Independent Authors
• Release date: Nov 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781733484534

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History Through an Artist’s Eyes

By Cori Dyson, MD

Copyright (c) 2022 by Cori Dyson. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-7334845-3-4 (e-book)

Published by DIA publishing

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Dedication

I dedicate this book to Sarah Dyson, my wife, and love. Without her, this book, nor a single painting, would exist. She has been my biggest fan, best coach, motivator, and at times, a swift kick in the rear when needed. She is the love of my life, my best friend, and the reason for my truest happiness. Without her, this would never have been even idea. I am indebted to Sarah on this account and much more. Thank you, Sarah, for all you have done, from encouraging to pushing. You are the reason why this book is even possible.

Introduction

What is the relationship between the traditional and the contemporary? For Cori Dyson, it's not an either/or proposition – it's a both/and. Dyson paints in a traditional style, but her subjects combine classic still life and contemporary objects.

Her upbringing in rural Arkansas informs Dyson's work. She was exposed to traditional ways of problem-solving at a time when her peers were focused on what was new. This independent streak has led her to forge her path in her education and art.

Dyson's use of traditional materials and methods – such as painting with classical pigments and waiting for each layer of paint to dry before adding the next – sets her work apart from that of her contemporaries. But her unique combination of classic and contemporary