Florida Artists Group

Artist Statement:

God has blessed all of us with the beauty in nature.  I try to capture this beauty in my works of art and share it with the world.  My artwork thrives on the love I have for trees and the abundant textures in nature. 

I believe that nature itself is the purest form of art.  My works are emotions and feelings transmitted from my eyes and heart to the canvas.  I love to create mixed media artwork with heavy textures and rich colors that not only captures the world from my perspective, but also incorporates elements of nature in the actual artwork.  This includes driftwood with accents of 24 karat gold and oxidized metals.  The freedom of creativity, expression, and experiences with other great artists fuel my desire to create and share art.

Artist Biography

Dinett was born in Aguadulce, a very small town in the Republic of Panama. As a young girl, drawing was her favorite pastime.    Deciding to pursue art as a career, she began formal art studies at the age of 17 at the University of Panama. Dinett paid for her college tuition through Freelance artwork and graphic designs.

While studying at the University, Dinett had the wonderful fortune to meet renowned Panamanian artist Manuel Chong Neto through one of her college professors; Eduardo Perez. She spent many evenings admiring Chong Neto's work with a group of friends.  After graduating from the University of Panama with a BA in Graphic Art, Dinett worked as a commercial graphic artist for two different clothing companies.

 After marrying, Dinett moved to the United States and continued paint and teach art. In her 7 years as elementary school art teacher, she taught over 4,000 students and worked with the public school system administrators to improve and expand the art program in their county.

 It is the freedom of creativity and expression and experiences with some great artists that continues to fuel her desire to create and share art. Dinett has always been enchanted by the beauty of nature, people and places and continues paint where she currently resides in Destin, Florida.

Education

Bachelor of Art and Graphic Design, 1988 - University of Panama, Panama City, Panama
Associate of Art and Graphic Design, 1986 University of Panama, Panama City, Panama

Memberships & Affiliations

COCA (Council On Culture & Arts for Tallahassee/Leon county)
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, Tallahassee, FL
ADSO (Art and Design Society of Fort Walton Bea
h), Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Newnan Coweta Art Association, Newnan, GA
Arts Clayton, Jonesboro, GA
Art Alliance of Fayetteville, GA

Awards & Accomplishments

Art Exhibit and fund Raiser to support Art Program
Created and managed an art exhibit of over 800 works of student artwork, selling over $16,000 worth of artwork and raising more than $3,000 for the Art Program at Poplar Road Elementary

Contribution and support at Poplar Road Elementary School with Valdosta State University Georgia Department of Education for a Positive Behavior Support of Georgia.

Developed an After School Program for Gifted Elementary School Artists
Developed an after school gifted art program for exceptionally talented elementary school students.  Students in this program competed and received awards at both state and national level art contests.

Exhibits & Showings

2013            Radiology Associates, Tallahassee, Florida.
2013            LeMoyne Fine art Gallery, Tallahassee, Florida.
2013            Global Art League International Exhibition of Emerging Artists, Montreal Canada
2013            The Artist Nest Fine Art Gallery, Port Saint Lucie, FL
2012            53rd Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition, hosted by Westwood Retirement Community
2011            Flint Gallery, Newnan, GA
2010            WE Design 2010 Artistic Independence, GA (Artwork Publication)
2010            Flint Gallery, Newnan, GA
2008            The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts Coweta Art Faculty Exhibit, GA
2007            The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts Coweta Art Faculty Exhibit, GA
2004            ASPIRES, Inc. Autism Awareness, GA (Artwork donation)
2004            16th Annual Weekend for Wildlife at the Cloister Resort on Sea Island, GA (Artwork donation)
2003            Poplar Road Elementary School Art Auction, GA (Artwork donation)
2002            12th Annual Georgia National Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, GA
2002            The State Capital Gallery, GA
2001            The Jonesborough Green House Gallery, GA
2001            Atlanta Street of Dreams, GA
2001            11th Annual Georgia National Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, GA (1st place)
2000            10th Annual Georgia National Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, GA
1995            Air Force Material Command Fine Arts Competition, Utah (Honorable Mention)
1995            Hill Air Force Base Artist/Craftsmen Contests, Utah (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
1992            Museo De Arte Contemporaneo Young Artists Exhibit, Republic of Panama  

Professional Experience

Owner, Fineart-dinetthok.com - Present                         

• Create custom artwork for project specific endeavors.
• Promote online existing artwork and future works
• Enter artwork in shows and exhibits

Art Teacher, Poplar Road Elementary, Newnan, GA - 2002 - 2009                          

• Developed and implemented lesson plans that exceeded the teaching standards for the state of Georgia, while integrating art with academic studies for grade levels Pre k-5.
• Taught fine art techniques, principles, methods, styles, and concepts to over 800 students, while providing an introduction to famous artists and their works.
• Held juried shows and competitions for individual and group projects to help build confidence and a sense of accomplishment for elementary school students.
• Developed and managed art oriented fundraisers to support the art program

Senior Graphic Artist, My Name Is Panama, Panama City, Panama – 1990-1995

• Supervise color separation processes for multi-colored (up to 7 colors) design.
• Design and create artwork for various brands of clothing.
• Perform color separation.
• Provided guidance and training new artists.

Graphic Artist, T Shirt InterAmerica, Panama City, Panama – 1989-1990

• Created custom artwork and logos for various brands of clothing.
• Performed color separations for complex artwork.