Colorful painting of two women with dark hair, surrounded by black ravens and a pink flower, wearing vibrant clothing and accessories.

I Paint Stories

Mixed media portraits, created in the woods of Illinois.

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An artist painting in the woods of Illinois.

Proud Neurodivergent. Mexican. Native American.

For over 20 years I've been painting portraits, teaching workshops, and soaking up the Chicago art scene.

About Me
About Me

My Work

Paintings, mixed media, and jewelry made by hand in my studio.

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Colorful portrait painting of a woman with flowers in her hair, bright makeup, and jewelry, set against a purple background.

Prints

High quality reproductions available in a variety of sizes and formats.

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Colorful portrait of a woman with dark hair, surrounded by vibrant flowers and butterflies, with a small inset photograph of the artist in the bottom left corner.

Commissions

A portrait made just for you, painted in my signature style.

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What Collectors Are Saying

  • "I own more than one of Dana's art works, and I can tell you they are fantastic! The color, brushstrokes, subjects, everything, are outstanding and always get compliments when people see them in my home."

    — Maggie B.

  • "I think Dana's paintings are amazing! I have a collection of them, and I hold each one close to my heart. The color and texture of her paintings are more incredible in person."

    — Etsy Buyer

  • "Stunning! The strong details, the rich colors and the subject’s meaningful eyes are so dynamic in person! Thank you!!"

    — Paula

  • "I adore this painting - thank you! I appreciated the photos and video before buying and it's even more amazing in the flesh with such vibrant colours, textures and intricate details."

    — Bebe

  • "Beautiful painting. I’ll enjoy having this painting to look at and inspire me! Thank you!"

    — Caro

Learn to Paint with Me

Artist painting a portrait of a woman on canvas, using black, white, and brown paints, with floral elements in the background.

I've been teaching portrait painting for over 20 years and I'd love to teach you. Whether you want to learn from home at your own pace or spend a day painting alongside me in the studio, there is a class for you.

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