Photography

“PARADE OF SAIL” Photographed in New York City

by Dema L. Whitmeyer

In celebration of the 4^th of July 2000 TALL SHIP’S from around the world sailed up the famous Hudson River.  President Bill Clinton attended the gala.

“ASGARD II” of Ireland 2000 Giclee 18x24

“NIAGARA” and “ARMISTAD of the USA 2000 Giclee 18x24

“EAGLE” Coast Guard of the United States 2000 Giclee 18x24

“KIAWA MARU” of Japan 2000 Giclee 18x24

“SAGRES” of Portugal 2000 Giclee 18x24

Images of Northwest Louisiana

Pelican Morning on the Red River Giclee 2003 16x20

Cardinal on Red River 2003 Giclee 16x20

Delta Queen on the Red River 2003 Giclee 16x20

Shreveport Yacht Club Regatta 2001 Giclee 16x20

Vallian Arabians 2003 Giclee 16x20

Robin on the Red River 2003 Giclee 16x20

Works on Paper

Iris Bud Graphite on Paper

Iris Graphite on Paper

Iris Bud Graphite on Paper

Charlie Graphite on Paper

Colette Graphite on Paper

Julio Graphite on Paper

Lasa Apsa Graphite on Paper

Paintings

Magical Swan Acrylic on Canvas 2004 16x20

White Pelican Acrylic on Canvas 2004

Artist Statement

Dema L. Whitmeyer

My visual art career is a composite of commercial art and fine art.  In my lifetime I have been an artisan in Arkansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and New York City.  With a BA degree from Louisiana Tech University

I started as an art director for a television station before shifting into newspaper advertising where I spent the majority of my career until moving to New York City in October of 1985.  My commercial art skills of composition, layout, design, color sense, attention to detail all overlap into producing fine art.   I made time to explore many different art avenues from stone lithography in Mexico to botanical illustration in NYC.

At the moment I am rediscovering Shreveport through 35mm photography reproduced as Giclee prints on canvas. Being a realist and naturalist my Romantic spirits art ideal is the classical approach to drawing and painting. I am using acrylic paints for the first time just for the fun of doing it, however, I prefer oil paints in the future.

“The Best is yet to Come” now that I am semi-retired I can devote more time to fine art and photography.

 “Love of Beauty” continues to feed my Soul’s Holy Trinity of mind, body and spirit.

About the artist  DEMA L.WHITMEYER

My creative spirit captures “The Beauty of Life” in the camera flash of a precious moment.  Born and raised in Shreveport, I graduated from C.E. Byrd and earned a BA degree of Liberal Arts in Art from Louisiana Tech University.  Further artistic studies encompass The Instituto de Allende in San Miguel, Mexico; Tulane University; The New Orleans Academy of Fine Art; The New York Academy of Fine Art; The Art Student’s League; The New York Botanical Garden’s Botanical Illustration certificate program and The Salmagundi Club.

Love of 35mm photography began with my first job in Arkansas working at KTVE-TV as art director.  After several years I yearned for a larger life experience and moved to artful New Orleans.  Another career shift was made into newspaper advertising for many years working mostly in New Orleans for D.H. Holmes, Ltd.  During this time I showed and raised Afghan Hound dogs and began to draw again.  My passion for fine detail graphite drawing started an art path leading me to New York City in the fall of 1985. While working I studied Botanical Illustration and I dipped into several other exhilarating art academies in New York City.

Living my life as an artistic adventure has taken me traveling across the U.S.A., Mexico and I enjoyed a divine summer in Europe.  Gazing in awe at Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” at the Louvre and sipping wine with Erte at his studio in Paris.  Then on to Rembrandt’s House full of drawings and dear Van Gogh’s colorful painting fits of genius in Amsterdam after viewing the great “Berlin Wall” before the fall.  Repeatedly going to galleries and museums in Europe and New York City for educational inspiration and enough fond memories to last a lifetime.

Being a classic realist and naturalist the range of my fine art activities embrace photography, stone lithography, sculpture, etching, linoleum block cuts, charcoal and exceptionally fine graphite drawings, pen and ink, dabbles in watercolor, oil and now acrylic painting.  Since returning to Shreveport my interests call me to explore more painting and local photography as I enjoy transforming my imaginative eye into limited edition Giclee Prints on canvas now. “Love of Beauty” is my present fine art mantra.

I can be reached at demalea@yahoo.com

GICLEE PRINTING ON CANVAS

The latest avant-gardeart form of digital printing. 

The word “giclee”is a French word meaning, “to squirt”  which is exactly what an inkjet printer does.

The reproduction process starts with the digital acquisition of the image.  The digital image is sized, cropped and color matched for the print.  The artist and printer form a creative partnership, the goal being the best possible realization of the artist’s vision.  Once the final proof has an OK signed by the artist, the actual printing can begin. Canvas, paper or fabric can be loaded onto the printer. Brilliant color and rich texture have made Giclee prints the reproduction choice of many artists, photographers, museums, galleries and collectors.

My limited edition Giclee Canvas Prints are executed by a HP DesignJet5000sp six color printer using UV fade resistant inks that can last up to 150 years depending on the care given by the art collector. Each print is individually sprayed with varnish. Right now I truly enjoy seeing my 35mm photography reproduced on canvas using the latest digital technology.

                                                Dema L. Whitmeyer