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Thursday  December 6, 2007

My first solo show of 2008 "First Impressions" will be at Florida Community College at Jacksonville's Kent Campus gallery for the month of February. Street Scenes Series II and other new paintings and sculptures to be displayed. Please check this site or contact me for more information.

Members of the Jacksonville Consortium of African American Artists will host their 4th annual Christmas Party and art exhibit "Images of Dignity" on December 14. Please visit www.jcaaa.blogspot.com for details.

Thursday  November 8, 2007

Two of my paintings (The Country, 2007 and Pears, 2005) will be featured in the 2008 Landscape and Misc. Art Calendars published by ArtWanted.com, an international forum and portfolio for visual artists. Members of the site submitted samples of their work last summer to several theme calendars including Still Life, Portraits, Landscapes, and etc.

If you're interested in more information about the 2008 Art Calendars, please visit http://www.ArtWanted.com/ps/Calendar

Friday  September 28, 2007

My new painting Mango, Mangos made ArtWanted.com's Top 10 Image Reports for September 28, 2007. Artists from around the world made positive comments about the painting. THANK YOU SO MUCH FELLOW ARTISTS!!

Tuesday  September 4, 2007

St. Augustine Art Association Members Fall Show opens Sunday Sept. 9 with reception from 2pm to 5pm. Exhibit continues through Sept. 30, 2007.

Monday  July 2, 2007

My showing at the San Marco Gallery in St. Augustine has been extended till the end of this month. Their next Uptown Saturday Night (Art walk) is July 28 from 5 - 9 pm.

Wednesday  May 23, 2007

My paintings The Country, Dressed for Easter Sunday and five others will be on display at the San Marco Gallery and Gifts in St. Augustine, Florida. Located at 78B San Marco Avenue.

Thursday  May 10, 2007

"Through Our Eyes 2007: What's Goin' On?" art exhibit opens today at the Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum in Jacksonville, FL. Features new artwork from over 20 African-American artists. 829 North Davis St. Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Sunday  April 15, 2007

St. Augustine Art Association Spring Show opens Sunday April 29 featuring new works by its members. Located at 22 Marine St. in St. Augustine, Florida.

Monday  March 12, 2007

New! Web design services to be offered on this site soon.

Sunday January 28, 2007

New page "Landscapes" appears Thursday, February 1.

Wednesday  December 13, 2006

Artists and Their Images show began Sunday Dec. 10 at the St. Augustine Art Association. It will run till Jan. 7, 2007. Includes my early 2002 painting (later completed in 2005) "Boy with Pears."

Monday  November 20, 2006

The Jacksonville International Airport Arts Commission web site has bios of all the artists who have work on display in the Haskell Gallery and the Art Kiosks. The artists include Jack Casey, Michael Spicer, Keith Doles (me), and Carolyn Schlam.

We are also listed in the local events on the Jacksonville and the Beaches convention and visitors bureau site.

Thursday  November 2, 2006

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority newsletter has an article about the art kiosks display featuring mixed media sculptures by Miami artist Carolyn Schlam and wood sculptures by Jacksonville arist Keith Doles (me).

Wednesday  October 25, 2006

The Jacksonville International Airport will display several of my "Dancers: Graceful Motion" wood sculptures in the art kiosks from November 1, 2006 - February 2, 2007. They are located in the Terminal building near the escalators before the central courtyard.

Wednesday  September 6, 2006

The Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum in Jacksonville will host an Artists' Marketplace in the lobby Saturday Sept. 9 from 11am to 4 pm. Also, the "Mother and Daughter" painting on display in the St. Augustine Art Center received very positive responses and has attracted a buyer!

Sunday  August 27, 2006

The St. Augustine Art Association Fall Members Show begins today from 2pm to 5pm.

Monday  August 16, 2006

The St. Augustine Art Association's Fall Members Show begins Aug. 27 through Sept. 24. Look for my new painting titled "Mother and Daughter." The gallery is located at 22 Marine Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

Monday  July 31, 2006

The Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum will host an interactive art experience with wine tasting and live entertainment during this First Wednesday Art Walk on August 2 from 5 to 8 pm.

Wednesday  July 19, 2006

Happy Birthday Keithdoles.com!!

One year-old and growing stronger every day. Since 2005, this site has evolved from a tiny set of portfolio pages to an interactive gallery and marketplace for my original art and prints. Business has been slow, but prospects are high thanks to many supporters including my family, Puterbug.com =), Angie Dooley, the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, and the San Marco Gallery & Gifts. I will continue to do my best to provide high quality art and products that are conceptual, functional, and great to look at.

My gift to you! Save 20% on original prints when you buy up to $25 or more. Ends August 18, 2006.

Monday  June 19, 2006

The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum's annual "Through Our Eyes" opens Thursday June 29 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This year's theme "A Legacy Illuminated" is about African-American history in Jacksonville. The exhibit features work by several local artists. Look for my new assemblage titled "March." The museum is located at 829 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Sunday  June 18, 2006

Happy Fathers Day!

*New page added* Assemblages features new contemporary and functional designs.

Sunday  April 30, 2006

The St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show begins today from 2 pm to 5 pm. This exhibit will run from April 30 to May 28. It is located at 22 Marine Street in St. Augustine.

Saturday  April 22, 2006

New page! Commissions describes how I look at portraits and what the standard fees are for doing them.

Wednesday  March 29, 2006

Here's the notice for this weekend's opening at the San Marco Gallery. Click here to view image.

Saturday , March 25, 2006

Here's the promo for the new exhibit.

San Marco exhibit

Monday  March 20, 2006

The new San Marco Gallery & Gifts in St. Augustine, FL. will have some of my small Dancers: Graceful Motion statues, original paintings, and prints on display starting April 1. The display will run from April 1 to June 30, 2006.

The gallery is located at 78B San Marco Avenue off S.R. 16. For more information, please contact Bob Hensley at the gallery (904)826-4434 or me at (904)765-0017 or by e-mail.

Friday  March 17, 2006

New gallery page link! Street Scenes series paintings have background information on inspiration, style, and presentation.

Friday  March 3, 2006

This artist is now a member of the St. Augustine Art Association. I plan to show my work in their next members' exhibit in mid-April.

The brAIDS 13th ARTreach Auction and Gala is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the Schultz Center at 4019 Boulevard Center Drive in Jacksonville from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Proceeds are distributed to HIV/AIDS agencies that provide education, prevention, and support services in Northeast Florida. Several Jacksonville artists have donated their work to this event. I submitted my latest piece called "The Firebird #2". There are 2 auctions, the Silent Auction starts at 6:00 P.M. and the Live Auction at 8:00 P.M.

Sunday  January 1, 2006

Site Update!
The Seasons and The Motherhood Series have been added to the gallery page. The pages will include the complete collections and background information on how I was inspired to create the paintings.

Mahogany Art and Home offers three of my works for sale at reduced prices, and their values are the same. Paintings include "Mother and Child" (2003), "Boy with Pears" (2002, and "Chair with Pears" (2002).

Saturday  December 17, 2005

Read comments from artists from around the country and abroad about my artwork at ArtWanted.com. Look for my latest work titled "Aurora and the Prince".

Thursday  October 27, 2005

Dancers: Graceful Motion sculptures will be on display in "Celebrations" 2005 Holiday Exhibition at The Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The exhibit opens on November 12 and ends January 22, 2006.

Tuesday  September 10, 2005

The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum in Jacksonville will host an Artist Marketplace during its "Through Our Eyes" exhibit on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earlier works and samples of my new paintings and sculptures will be featured. Street Scenes Collection limited edition prints and other unlimited prints will be for sale.

Sunday  August 14, 2005

Mahogany Art and Home web site offers three of my gallery-sized paintings for sale. The emerging artists gallery page features a short artist bio and price listings.

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