Dorr Bothwell

Archive of the Mendocino Heritage Artists

Dorr Bothwell In her own Words (1902-2000)

Dorr Bothwell in front of one of her paintings (c. 1980). Photo by Hugo Steccati. — Dorr Bothwell (c. 1980). Photo by Hugo Steccati.

“When no preconceived ideas keep us from looking and we take all the time we need to really “feel” what we see – when we are able to do that – that universe opens up and we catch our breath in awe at the incredible complexity of design in the humblest things. It is only when this happens that we regain our sense of wonder.” – Dorr Bothwell: Straws in the Wind: An Artist’s Life as told to Bruce Levene (2013)

LINKS
Dorr Bothwell: Chronology, Exhibits, Publications
Dorr Bothwell: Straws in the Wind: an Artist’s Life as Told to Bruce Levene
Dorr Bothwell: an overview
Dorr Bothwell: Artwork
Red Roses for Bill
Samoa
WPA
Gladding McBean Catalina Ceramics
Manning’s Coffee Murals
Bothwell Illustrated Diary (1942)
Notan
Bothwell papers: Archives of American Art
Archives of American Art Terms of Use
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