Jul 31, 2026

Sheena Dorton - Ruby Bellows Tin Type: July 31 - Oct 10, 2026

ARTIST TALK & DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, September 12
2:00 PM

Ruby Bellows Tintype: Founded by Sheena Dorton in 2018, she set out to bring back something long forgotten to time. With an eye for stunning portraits and a knack for old photographic chemistry, Sheena has become a major figure in all things involving wetplate photography. She loves to mix a modern aesthetic with vintage heirloom nostalgia to create unique and bespoke one-of-a-kind portraits. Using a lens from the 1860's, Sheena has photographed all walks of life in her studio and on site for many projects and assisted Sarah Coulter with major film productions including "1883” and “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”. With the demand for the hand held old fashioned 19th century portraits, Sheena always has something new and exciting to capture in silver.

1 - The Lovely Wallflower

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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2 - The Lone Fire Fighter

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

NFS

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3 - The Glamour Shot

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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4 - The Old Timer

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

NFS

5 - The Sultry Stare

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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6 - The Man For The Job

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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7 - The Beard

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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8 - The Fire Fighting Brothers

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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9 - The Pistol

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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10 - The Nurse

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

NFS

11 - The Native American

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

NFS

12 - The Amulet Holder

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

NFS

13 - The Sight Seeker

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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14 - The Hero

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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15 - The Villain

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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16 - The True Cowgirl

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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17 - The Tattooed Wonder

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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18 - The Most Interesting Man in the World

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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19 - The Traveling Musician

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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20 - The Victorian Muse

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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21 - The Film Photographer

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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22 - The Hat Maker

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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23 - The Mustache

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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24 - The Curious Observer

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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25 - The Educator

13"x19"
Moab Slickrock Silver Paper 300

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26 - (Process) Blank Plate 1

8"x10"
Aluminium Plate

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27 - (Process) Sensitized Plate 2

8"x10"
Aluminium Plate

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28 - (Process) Developed Plate 3

8"x10"
Aluminium Plate

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29 - (Process) Sensitized Plate 4

8"x10"
Aluminium Plate

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30 - (Process) Varnished Plate 5

8"x10"
Aluminium Plate

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The West End Gallery is on the first floor of The Kemp Center building located at 1300 Lamar, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.  Call for further information: 940-767-2787 ext 117 or email galleries@artscouncilwf.org