Kay Dalton, from Clearwater, Florida, began taking adult oil classes at the age of 12 studying under Paul Matranga at The Gulf Coast Art Center. She earned a BFA in Studio Art/Painting from SMU in 1981, gaining the influence of then Faculty Guest Critic, Jerry Bywaters and Art Professors, Roger Winter and Larry Scholder.
Kay began an 8 year business career working for St. Paul Hospital as a Media Artist/ Medical Illustrator, EDS as a Graphic Designer and the Metropolitan YMCA as the Public Relations Director.
Kay began painting again in 1990 and continues to paint in all mediums as well as producing clay and bronze sculptures in her North Dallas Studio for private commissions. Her work hangs in private homes as well as businesses throughout the country.
Kay has taught adult as well as teen and pre-teen painting classes periodically since 2002. She has been a docent for the Meadows Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art and currently the Jesuit Dallas Museum. She donates to many art auctions that include Breast Cancer Awareness, Art for Darfur and the St. Phillips Community Center where she taught a senior painting class. As a past teacher/volunteer for Big Thought, Today Marks the Beginning and current board member for Artreach, Inc., an organization dedicated to bringing art to the disadvantaged Dallas community, she stays aware of the abundance of cultural opportunities that our city has to offer and works to bring that into the lives of those in need.
“I can’t say I have a favorite color nor do I prefer a traditional style more than contemporary. There is such unlimited beauty in the whole spectrum of creation that can be expressed in so many ways. I want to reflect that beauty so that when viewed it will bring about a reaction for greater good. The subject matters of my paintings and sculptures reflect what I’m thinking at the time I create.
“I seem to gravitate to clouds, trees, mountains and water because those images are often what moves my spirit. But I am drawn to the human element as well. My objective in creating a piece is to transfer to others the emotions that I felt when I was compelled to choose the style and subject matter.
“When viewing a work of art one should be elevated to a higher level of consciousness. That is what I hope my art will do for others.”
Recent Exhibits
- Ann Cushing Gantz Annual Exhibition
2006, 2007, 2009 - Park Cities Presbyterian Church Arts Festival
2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 - Rising A Gallery
2009 - Andelon Gallery
2010 - North Dallas Artist Studio Tour
2009, 2010, 2011 - Dallas ArtCal – Calendar
2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 - Dragon Street Fall Gallery Walk, Alan Barnes Fine Art
2011-2012 Fine Art in Dallas, Juried Exhibition - National League of American Pen Women
2010 - Expressions
2012 Juried Visual Arts Competition - Spring Gallery Walk -1202 Dragon Street
2011 - Armoires and More Spring Art Show
2011 - 13th Jewish Arts Fest of Dallas @ The Meyerson Symphony Center
2011
Gallery Representation
The Blue Giraffe, WaterColor, Florida