https://www.amydeal.com/work daily 1.0 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1536251296352-CCYBCLVUN7SGQFYSL1XC/Red%231.jpg Gallery - Red #1 24 x 30 x 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1600786433240-RAAJHKPEMWTZ9VKVHJC1/redstudy.JPG Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1623431924170-UNMCOZ2WPPUKV45OP4OJ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Blue Field Of Corn 30” x 24” x 2.5” Acrylic, Cold Wax, Oil Stick, and Pencil on Birch Panel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1600785656535-MAN6GUIFTEB7XZHLCWWF/image-asset.jpeg Gallery During the stay-at-home COVID-19 order, I found myself reflecting on the amount of single-use plastics that entered our home. Anywhere from packaging materials, carryout food containers & bags, retail & grocery bags, trash bags, toilet paper & paper towel packaging, political signage, produce packaging, to even police tape litter from protest marches. Every morning we are met with plastic around our newspapers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1437841543191-KEVYQYY2YZHLRUHZYVG5/PlainJane.JPG Gallery - There is Nothing Plane About Jane Best in Show Lombard Award & Juror Purchase Award 2014 Dayton Visual Arts Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1632840691318-JMRYQBDTMWTT4XB4W3SS/AmyHeadshot.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1685476503547-TCVJ61HSH2ZCVC7N79G7/EquilibriumEstablished.jpg Gallery “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton As an artist, I find profound renewal and inspiration in the act of painting. Through my work, I aim to capture the essence of nature’s energy, and I do so by crafting abstract natural art that is both vibrant and full of life. Nature has always been a boundless source of inspiration for me. Its ever-changing landscapes, the dance of light and shadow, and the intricate interplay of elements have always fascinated my creative spirit. In my art, I strive to translate these experiences into colorful, abstract compositions that evoke the same sense of wonder and vitality that I feel when immersed in the natural world. My artistic journey is one of exploration and discovery. Each composition is a new opportunity to dive into the depths of my imagination and bring forth the beauty of nature in unexpected and dynamic ways. Through bold strokes of color and intricate textures, I aim to convey not just the visual aspects of nature but also its emotional and energetic qualities. Color plays a critical role in my work. It is a language of its own, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions and moods. Through a carefully chosen palette, I infuse my mixed media paintings with the vibrant energy I find in nature, whether it’s the warm, inviting hues of a sunset, the cool serenity of a forest, or the electrifying energy of a thunderstorm. Each color choice is a deliberate step towards capturing a particular moment or feeling in nature. The act of painting itself is a deeply meditative and rejuvenating process for me. It allows me to connect with the natural world on a profound level, helping me find renewal in every stroke of the brush. It’s a journey of self-discovery and an ongoing conversation with the beauty and vitality that surround us. Through my abstract natural art, I invite viewers to embark on their own journeys of renewal. I hope that my mixed media, mono print paintings serve as a reminder of the vibrant energy that exists in the world around us and inspire others to seek their own moments of connection and creativity with nature. In this way, my art becomes a bridge between the inner world of the artist and the external world of nature, a testament to the power of color, energy, and renewal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555dcdf2e4b0e9b0b1addf7d/1722878192902-QSKXDJZVZIETS2G3BVO5/1.show.info.instagram.png Gallery - happenSTANCE:  An Art Exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal Jamele Wright Sr. is an Atlanta-based artist originally from Dayton, OH, and Amy Deal, a Dayton-based artist who has called Dayton home for the past 36 years, will showcase their work together in the upcoming exhibition, happenStance. The two artists met by chance this past spring in South Carolina at an art opening at Summerville’s Public Works Art Center. Their immediate connection, coupled with their shared roots in Dayton, led to a collaborative opportunity. Wright expressed his interest in exhibiting in Dayton, and Deal, who had an exhibition scheduled, extended an invitation for him to join her. happenSTANCE DSA Gallery, 48 High Street, Dayton Thursday, August 29, 5-8:00 PM Friday, August 30, 5-8:00 PM (artist talk 6:00) Saturday, August 31, 1-4:00 PM (workshop 11:00 by reservation) Jamele Wright Sr. (born 1970 Dayton, Ohio) is a mixed media artist whose work explores the Black American vernacular experience. Using found materials, Georgia red clay, and Dutch Wax cloth, Wright delves into themes of family, tradition, and the spiritual and material relationship between Africa and the South. His process is influenced by Hip Hop’s practice of sampling, remixes cultural elements to create narratives reflecting the African diaspora and the Great Migration. Wright earned his B.A. in Art History from Georgia State University and him M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, NY. He has participated in residencies at MASS MoCA and the Gibbes Museum. Amy Deal (b. 1966, Cranberry Prairie, OH) grew up in a rural setting, collecting wildflowers to create pigments and using art to enhance her surroundings. She holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University and has worked as a creative director on corporate branding and advertising campaigns. After taking time off to raise her children, Deal renewed her focus on painting. Her current series, Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, emphasizes nature's calming effects. Deal has recently completed residencies in South Carolina and Brooklyn Navy Yard. 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