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Alley with Abandoned Building
March 15, 2018

Spring Thaw 2018

William Dolan Alley Drawings, Drawings, New Work, News

It’s been a while!

I don’t post here that often with updates so I understand if you aren’t reading this. It’s embarrassing to note that I haven’t shown off the latest work in a year and a half and haven’t added any news in a year. I do however hang out in the social channels so if you want to find out what I’m doing on a regular basis, it’s better to follow me there. Also, if you just want to check out the latest work, I do update this site as soon as I finish a piece.

So anyway, there is nothing to report on the show front. I’m working on a couple of possibilities and will post the information here and the social channels.

Here are the drawings, so far, for this year.

Drawings
Alley with Icicles
Alley with Icicles
Alley with Shadows
Alley with Shadows
736 Broadway
736 Broadway
Alley with Be Bold
Alley with Be Bold
Alley with Approaching Holiday Train
Alley with Approaching Holiday Train
Alley with Footprints
Alley with Footprints
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The Drawing Table
March 8, 2017

The New Drawing Table

William Dolan Methods to My Madness

Back in the late ’60s, my Dad and a friend pulled up in the alley in a rented van. Inside, was his old drawing table from work that he picked up for $10. His company was remodling the office and that included a new drafting table. More

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destroyed painting
February 9, 2017

Editing the Body of Work

William Dolan Methods to My Madness

There comes a time in the life of the lesser known artist when he must destroy old work. This does not come easy. He will be reminded by others that they are “his children” and maybe he should repurpose the art. If one has the time, space and motivation to do this, great!  However, I do not have that luxury. More

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William Dolan -- Alley with Blue
August 31, 2016

The Latest and Greatest

William Dolan Exhibitions, New Work, News

Since the last time I posted new work on this site, I’ve created some more alley drawings and a couple of drawings that were inspired by my recent trip to New York.

Current Shows

I also have a piece in each of the following shows:

39TH HARPER COLLEGE NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION: SMALL WORKS 2016

The show is August 29 – September 29, 2016 in the Harper College Art Exhibition Space, C200. Hours are 9:00 – 4:00, Monday through Thursday.

Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067-7398

HEAVY METAL
RAILROAD ART EXHIBITION

August 31 –– October 1, 2016

opening reception Friday, September 9  from 5-7 PM

Berkeley Art Works
116 North Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV.

Alley with Blue
Alley with Blue
William Dolan - Alley with Streetlight
Alley with Streetlight
William Dolan - Some Trees Grow in Brooklyn
Some Trees Grow in Brooklyn
Alley with Mud
Alley with Mud
Alley with Handlebar
Alley with Handlebar
Alley with Overflow
Alley with Overflow
Light from Above
Light from Above
Alley with Pontiac
Alley with Pontiac
Alley with Gentrification
Alley with Backward Building
Alley with Backward Building
Alley with Turret
Alley with Turret
Alley with Pasta
Alley with Pasta
Alley with Dental Office Parking
Alley with Dental Office Parking
Under the River
Under the River
Alley with Target: Rats
Alley with Target: Rats
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Alley with L
May 16, 2016

Upcoming Exhibition!

William Dolan Exhibitions

GROUP EXHIBITION!

Landscape: A Sense of Place

Curated by Annette Rose-Shapiro, managing editor of ARTNews

May 25 – June 24, 2016, Opening Reception: Wednesday May 25, 2016 from 6-9PM

Site:Brooklyn
165 7th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

more info at sitebrooklyn.com

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April 10, 2016

Update Spring 2016

William Dolan Alley Drawings, Drawings, New Work, News

Since last we met, I’ve finished the following alley drawings.

Alley with Pothole
Alley with Pothole
Alley with Target: Rats
Alley with Target: Rats
Alley with Jeep
Alley with Jeep
Alley with Speed Hump Ahead
Alley with Speed Hump Ahead
Alley with Puddles and Snow
Alley with Puddles and Snow
Alley with Winter Shadows
Alley with Winter Shadows
Alley with Awning
Alley with Awning

I’ve also completed the following non-alley drawings.

Under the River
Under the River
Drainage
Drainage
Stairway to Somewhere
Stairway to Somewhere
One Book
One Book

Enjoy.

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January 12, 2016

New Year and Updates

William Dolan Alley Drawings, Drawings, New Work, News

Happy New Year!  Here’s a look at the drawings I’ve been working on lately.

Also watch this space for a brief return to painting.

Alley with Vines
Alley with Vines
Alley with Bombay and Zeenat
Alley with Bombay and Zeenat
Alley with Third Childhood Home
Alley with Third Childhood Home
You Are Here
You Are Here
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November 22, 2015

Busy

William Dolan Alley Drawings, Drawings, New Work, News

Although it doesn’t look like much, I’ve been pretty busy.  Here are four new ones for your enjoyment, including one that isn’t an alley.

Chicago
Chicago
Alley with Narrows and Bends
Alley with Narrows and Bends
Alley with Bend
Alley with Bend
Alley with Barn Doors
Alley with Barn Doors
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October 17, 2015

So Many Alleys

William Dolan Uncategorized

…so little time.  Here are the latest drawings.  I’ve only scratched the surface. Let me know what I’ve missed. 😉

Alley with a Tree
Alley with a Tree
Alley with Red Garage
Alley with Red Garage
Alley with Liquors
Alley with Liquors
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September 22, 2015

More Work

William Dolan Alley Drawings, Drawings, New Work, News

Here are the latest alley drawings since the last website update.

Alley from Across the Street
Alley from Across the Street
Alley with Storm Damage
Alley with Storm Damage
Alley with Red Shitbox
Alley with Red Shitbox
Alley with Western Station
Alley with Western Station
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