Her professional art career began as a designer in the textile industry, as well as commissioned design work for ten plus original cross stitch books, record covers, and pamphlet illustrations. She taught later in two high school art settings: Batesburg-Leesville High, Batesburg, SC and Landrum High, District 1 Spartanburg, SC, along with community workshops and individual mentoring.

Dale's current painting mediums are oil and acrylic. Her work leans toward an animated realism and high color, along with small touches of design resonating in her work. Her subject matter is very eclectic; however, portrait and human studies are her favorite. If she can embrace an image or a message, she will translate and paint her version of it. Animals are another strong interest subject for painting.