Dot Courson has drawn and painted all of her life and many members of her family are artists. As a child, she was inspired watching her father draw for the public. She took her first art course in college and returned to school later on to complete her Master’s in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. She managed to find time to keep painting and later studied privately with the late Billy Kirk, a noted and respected Mississippi artist.  After studying with Kirk, over the following years she received one of the best art educations available- studying extensively with many of the nation's best and most prominent Master artists. Dot’s award-winning paintings can be found in corporate and private fine art collections all over the world.

“My rural upbringing and connection to the southern landscapes have shaped my worldview. Raised on a small farm with deep ties to the Mississippi Delta where my grandparents toiled as sharecroppers, I draw much inspiration from their struggles and triumphs. This is represented by my cotton paintings, looking low through the cotton as I did as a child, painted in the tradition of contemporary realism. My artistic vision is driven by the beauty of God's creation, as witnessed through the lens of humble beginnings. Through my exploration of rural landscapes and personal experiences of the South, I aim to invite the viewer to appreciate the charm and serenity inherent in these scenes. My hope is that my art serves as a gentle reminder to the viewer of the transcending beauty of the south.”