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The Artist and the Healer

by danessa_art
While we are all hunkered down in our homes, many of us have kept busy with work. Me? I found this to be a good time to evaluate how I want to focus on my self-development and growth. As an artist and a healer. ...
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Light and Bubbly

by danessa_art
Started some new paintings recently and had the inescapable craving to splash on a light and bubbly colorful palette for a change.
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Brand NEW

by danessa_art
Happy new year, everyone! 2018 is off to a nice, easy start for me, and I hope that it is the same for you, too. I am in awe of how incredibly eventful the past year has been for me. It’s been a wild hayride getting to start my own art business and straight up […]
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Art Commissions Explained

by danessa_art
The holidays are just around the corner! What are you getting your loved ones?
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Otonarashiku Naru

by danessa_art
I recently completed an art commission for a friend and it is one of my all-time favorites.
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Design with Mindful Intention

by danessa_art
When most people look at paintings, they immediately try to make sense of it. What is it?
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New art project

by danessa_art
Canvas stretching! Not what I had in mind but oh, well. I guess this means I should go back to reading for now. I inadvertently bought the wrong size canvas cloth for my new art project, which was super annoying! I rarely go elsewhere for my materials and usually go to Blick Art for my […]
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Flows like Water

by danessa_art
I’ve been doing a lot more watercolor paintings. I must admit, it is pretty sweet. I have been learning to work with the “permanence” of the material and use it to my advantage.  It’s been a lot more freeing to be able to work with watercolor, something I did not expect. With acrylic, I’ve been […]
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