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Art by DLS My name is David L. Strickland, Jr., and this is a place for me to share my art. Like many artists, I am compelled to create art. I hope that you enjoy my art.

It soothes my soul to make it, and I find it very rewarding if it brings pleasure to others who view it. Strickland, Jr., and ArtbyDLS.com is my artwork portfolio. I sign my paintings with the initials DLS and usually a date. I’m known to my students as Professor Dave. Some of my friends like to call me the Dude, an omage to the inspiring role of Jeff Bridges in “The Big Lebowski” because I admire the Dude’s creed to take it easy; the Dude abides. More precisely, I strive to live life to the fullest by being fully present in the present moment, rather than dwelling on past regrets or imagined future fears. I am an artist, a professor, a woodworker, a kayak enthusiast, a chess player, and a traveler. ARTIST: Making art, woodworking, and kayaking are zen-like experiences for me. I am compelled to make art, and I have created this portfolio to share it with you. One theme that you will see in much of my art is the disposition of the turtle. I am inspired by the turtle as my spirit animal, and many of my paintings are intended to promote the positive symbolism and life lessons that have been attributed to turtles. Among other things, turtles are omens of longevity and luck. They have been seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, patience, endurance, tranquility, and long life. All of these gifts I wish for you. PROFESSOR: I am a retired Professor of Sociology (full professor) and continue to teach part-time online. Sociology is a wonderful discipline to help students think critically, experience life more fully, and become better in whatever career they pursue. I also hold an advanced degree in First-Year Studies, which is basically the study of college student success. I took up that discipline out of a passion to help my students get the most out of their college experience. Toward this end, I authored the book “College Success: A Concise Practical Guide,” which was used as a textbook for first-year college student seminars and student success programs in over 100 colleges and universities.

Title: You've Got Mail Artist: David L Strickland, Jr DLSDate: 2026 October 6Media: Acrylic
10/06/2026

Title: You've Got Mail
Artist: David L Strickland, Jr DLS
Date: 2026 October 6
Media: Acrylic

Title:Head in the Clouds Artist: David L Strickland, Jr DLSDate: 2026 October 6Media: Acrylic
10/06/2026

Title:Head in the Clouds
Artist: David L Strickland, Jr DLS
Date: 2026 October 6
Media: Acrylic

I painted the cover of some notebooks. They had white balls on them that reminded me of clouds so I built on that to cre...
10/06/2026

I painted the cover of some notebooks. They had white balls on them that reminded me of clouds so I built on that to create scenes involving the sun peeking out from behind a cloud. Here are pictures of two of the painted notebooks.

Picture #1 is of a cat sitting on a fence and gazing at the Fall sky (and birds). I'm calling it, "Head in the Clouds."
The second picture is of a rooster perched on a mailbox that contains a love letter. I'm calling it , "You've got Mail."

There is another of a hot air balloon that is not shown.

My booth at the Gopher Tortoise Festival in Douglas, GA, October 3, 2026
10/04/2026

My booth at the Gopher Tortoise Festival in Douglas, GA, October 3, 2026

This is a picture of a greeting card boxed set that I will be selling at the Gopher Tortoise Festival - Douglas-Coffee G...
09/30/2026

This is a picture of a greeting card boxed set that I will be selling at the Gopher Tortoise Festival - Douglas-Coffee GA (Oct. 3 in Douglas, GA). Normally, I sell individual greeting cards that feature my paintings on the cover. They have been popular. So I created a boxed set by painting the top of the wooden box. Each box is one-of-a-kind with an original painting, and the box will come with 10 greeting cards, envelopes, envelope stickers, and a pen. Customers can select which 10 cards they prefer. The box measures 4.5 inches by 7 inches by 3 inches tall. The cards are A2 size (4.25 inches by 5.5 inches). There are only a few (about six) available. If people like it, then maybe I will create more.

09/29/2026

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Here's another painting that I will have for sale at the Gopher Tortoise Festival on October 3, in Douglas GA. This is a...
09/28/2026

Here's another painting that I will have for sale at the Gopher Tortoise Festival on October 3, in Douglas GA.
This is actually a print of an old favorite original that has been sold or gifted. I tried a new print making service and this one, printed on canvas, fit nicely into a 10 X 13 inches frame. I think it came out nice.

09/28/2026
Happy Purple Turtle by David L SStrickland, Jr. I'm happily getting ready for the Gopher Turtle Festival, October 3 in D...
09/25/2026

Happy Purple Turtle by David L S
Strickland, Jr.
I'm happily getting ready for the Gopher Turtle Festival, October 3 in Douglas GA

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