Dana B. Thompson
"Headshot"

Biography
Dana is an honors graduate from Radford University
with a BFA in Art. She worked for 25 years as a
Graphic Designer/Art Director winning numerous state
and national awards in advertising, marketing (VPA and SNA)
and printing (PIVA). Dana then became the Education Director for the
Loudoun Academy of the Arts Foundation in Leesburg, VA for four years
and is currently the Communications Director for the foundation.
Dana is an award-winning painter in oils having studied with famed artist, Janet Fish,
and acclaimed artists Kurt Schwarz and Maggie Siner.
She retains studio space at ArtSquare, also in Leesburg,
where she exhibits her work. She also creates architectural renderings in
pen & ink and drawings in Prismacolor and graphite pencil.
Dana is a member of The Art League in Alexandria, Oil Painters of America
and the Loudoun Sketch Club.

Artist Statement
I respond to loose representations of organic and inorganic objects
next to one another in dramatic compositions.
Vintage next to vegetation. Things that have relationships,
maybe in ways most don't think of, maybe with a little twist.
I clearly enjoy painting shiny things...reflective, transparent and translucent.
I shoot for compositions that are larger than life, tightly cropped or taken to the edge,
almost to the point of uncomfortable.
I strive to incorporate loose with refined brushstrokes , soft and hard edges,
complementary colors in juxtaposition and true observation with exaggeration.

Exhibits
2005
August - Something Hot Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, juror: Lisa Semerad.
Fall - Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, VA.
October - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA.
Fall - Designer Showhouse for Heart Association, Herndon, VA.
2006
February - "This Old House" episode- DC Row House, Washington, DC.
April - VA Fine Arts Festival, Highland Center for the Arts, Warrenton, VA.
Spring - Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, VA.
August - Something Hot Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, juror: Danni Dawson.
September - Aldie Mill Art Show and Sale, Aldie, VA.
September/October - Loudoun Arts Council's Designer Showhouse, Leesburg, VA.
October - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA.
Fall - Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, VA.
2007
January/February - Loudoun County Government Building, 1 Harrison St., Leesburg, VA.
Spring - Burwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, VA.
May/June - Loudoun Sketch Club's Spring Jurried Show and Sale.
County Government Building, 1 Harrison St., Leesburg, VA.
August - Something Hot Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, juror: Danni Dawson.
September - Aldie Mill Art Show and Sale, Aldie, VA.
October/November - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
October 5, 6 & 7 - Waterford Fair Red Barn Art Show, Waterford, VA.
Winner: "Best Loudoun Artist" for "Salt & Peppers" and "Blue Glass"
November/December - Loudoun Sketch Club Show & Sale, Hillsborough Winery, Hillsboro, VA.
2008
January/February - Loudoun County Government Building, 1 Harrison St., Leesburg, VA.
March - Solo Show: Gallery two at 222, 222 S. King St., Leesburg, VA 20175.
April/May - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
July-September - Prudential Caruthers Real Estate Office, Hamilton, VA.
July - The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Toaster & Coffee" accepted and sold.
August - Something Hot Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, juror: Don Depuydt.
September - Get Real Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA.
September - Aldie Mill Art Show & Sale, Aldie, VA.
October/November - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
October 3, 4 & 5 - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA, "Dots" - Honorable Mention and sold.
October - The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Motel Chair and Barkcloth" - received an HR.
November- The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, *Foiled Again" accepted and sold.
December - Holiday Group Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA.
2009
April - Gallery 222's "Going Green" Group Show at Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center.
May/June - Flora & Fauna Show, Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center, Round Hill, VA.
June 28–August 16 -Butler Museum of American Art - Annual National Juried Show: 73rd Mid Year Exhibition, Youngstown OH, Juror: George Adams, Accepted Work: "Sugar."
August - Something Hot Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, juror: Michael T. Davis
October 3, 4 & 5 - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA, "Hot Plate" - 3rd Place.
October 9–November 7 -Gallery 222's "Think Pink" Exhibit to Honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Monthat Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center.
November 6–28 - Solo Show, "Re-Collections" Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, view work
December - Holiday Group Show, Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA
December - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Mangos & Pears" accepted.
2010
January - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Freshly Squeezed" accepted.
April/May - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
May - "Seeing Red" Group Show at Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center, Round Hill, VA
June/July -"Summer Show in the Square " Group Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA
July - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Bunches" - received an HR.
August - Something Hot Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA, juror: Anthony Barham
September 3–25 -Solo Show,"Re-Collections II" Sage Moon Gallery,
September - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Face Up" accepted.
October 1, 2 & 3 - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA. Winner: "Best Loudoun Artist" for
"Scrubbers & Brushes"
October - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA,
"Grannies in Graniteware " accepted and sold. Theme: "Dinner Party"
October 15–November 14 -"Wild Things! Another Look at Loudoun's Wild Side" Group Show at Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center, Round Hill, VA
Nov 11–Dec 12 - "Loudoun Sketch Club's Fall Group Show at Hillsborough Winery in Hillsboro, VA
December - Holiday Group Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA
December - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Crocks" accepted.
2011
April 23–May 8 - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
April 22–May 15 - "Pairs" Group Show at Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center, Round Hill, VA
May - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Crocks II " accepted and sold.
June/July -"Summer Show on the Square " Group Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA
August - Something Hot Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA, juror: Dean Drewyer
August - "Scapes" Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Under the Pier" accepted and sold.
September - All Media Show, The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA, "Ball Atlas Ball" accepted.
October 7, 8 & 9 - Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA. Red Barn Exhibit and Art Mart.
October 1–16 - Burwell-Morgan Mill-Art Show & Sale, Millwood, VA.
Oct 3–Nov 12 - "Elements" Group Show at Franklin Park Art Center, Round Hill, VA
Nov 13–Dec 13 - "Loudoun Sketch Club's Fall Group Show at Hillsborough Winery in Hillsboro, VA
Nov 12–Dec 30 - "Farms and Barns" Group Show at Franklin Park Art Center, Round Hill, VA
Dec 9– Jan 8 - Holiday Group Show, ArtSquare, Leesburg, VA
2012
May 4–June 3 - "Shine" Group Show at Franklin Park Visual & Performing Art Center, Round Hill, VA

Gallery Affiliation and Retail Locations
ArtSqurare - 12 Cardinal Park Drive SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
Click Here to visit ArtSquare.

Sage Moon Gallery - 212 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Click Here to visit Sage Moon Gallery

Plank & Nickel - 100 East Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
Click Here to visit Plank & Nickel

Dobbin Gallery at Bohicket Marina - 1890 Andell Bluff Blvd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Click Here to visit Dobbin Gallery

Art League-Bin Gallery - 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Click Here to visit The Art League Gallery Page

Professional Organizations
The Art League, Alexandria, VA - Member
Oil Painters of America - Associate Member
Loudoun Sketch Club - Member, Webmaster, Newsletter Designer

Publications
2007 March - élan magazine....Loudoun edition
to download a pdf copy of the article...click here.

In my studio at King Street Studios, Leesburg, Virginia, before the move to ArtSquare.

New digs at ArtSquare.