Dorsey McHugh

Gentle Mistress

As far back as my first solo art show, I had the dream of showing my work in conjunction with another’s poetry or short story.  From time to time, I get a story or a poem from someone who has seen my paintings.  Scott Harpole recently sent me this children’s story that was inspired by my night

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Living Inside

LIVING INSIDE – 33X18 – COLLAGE ON BOARD At this moment, I am sitting in my little screened-in porch. The 2 overhead fans are sending soft, cool air my direction.  The birds are beginning their labor day celebrations.  Considering my own flaws and the mundane, boring details of my responsibilities, I am remembering the prayer of a

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Engaged in Life

A few years ago, I saw a television documentary special researching why some people live to 100 years old or beyond.  There was a lot of supposition – a lot of guessing as to what the common factor might be.  In the final analysis, there were lifetime smokers, drinkers, and people who did not eat in a

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ART for sale

Hi everyone! A painting of Dorsey’s has become available as the owner is moving to a smaller space. This is in the ‘B’ series, so it was painted in the early 90’s, before Dorsey began dating her pieces. It’s a floral still life, untitled, and the size is 30×24. It’s in a gold frame and

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In This Moment…

Sunlight danced on the corner of the landing. It dodged in and out among the shadows there…. Sparkling…..singing to her. She had spent years seeking light. Now in this moment, she embraced shadows as A part of light’s story. It took energy to find the stillness, To be open to the strong, happy voice of her

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