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DANA ELLYN | contemporary narrative painter from Washington, DC

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Two men sitting with their backs to each other but slightly turned toward each other. Sprigs of lavender coming through floor

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Blindfolded and bound figure stands beside a blank easel in a sunlit room, painted in grayscale tones with stark emotional intensity.

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Young woman takes a selfie in mirror; background shows bed, floating bulbs in sky, and scattered items on a vanity with wine bottle.

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Two young girls stand with balloons and solemn faces—bright colors contrast the mood in this bittersweet portrait of childhood.

expressive portrait of Edgar Allen Poe on 1949 Poe stamps in purple tones

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determined looking young girl holding water can and a hobby horse surrounded by sunflowers

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expressive portrait of Edgar Allen Poe on 1949 Poe stamps in purple tones

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portrait of Matt Sesow - sseated man in shorts, his body partially illuminated against a textured, abstract background of deep blues and warm tones, evoking contemplation and exhaustion

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Expressionist portrait of a woman with smeared red lipstick, a cigarette in hand, and a weary gaze, set against a chaotic abstract background

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Living the dream. A young girl in a blue dress and red shoes holds a leash attached to a black sheep. A white rabbit stands nearby, while a sunset sky and a picket fence create a surreal, storybook-like atmosphere.

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Stylized woman in floral dress and pearls, with blocked eyes and inset gaze above; bold colors and patterns against a black backdrop.

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Painting of a young girl holding processed snacks in a field, highlighting the impact of artificial foods on childhood.

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still life painting of white pitcher, white bowl and bright red candied green apple

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Back Facing Camera Selfie is a portrait of a man at an unflattering angle as he holds his phone low to take selfie. Wearing yellow sweater, blue shirt and bright red bowtie.

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Harvesting Ideas is a vibrant portrait of a woman sitting in a contorted pose. She holds a batch of grapes in one hand and a painters palette in the other. Meant to convey her working in a small art studio.

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Room to Create is a woman sitting in a contorted pose. She holds a glass of wine and a paint brush and is painting on canvas at her easel. It is vibrant and thickly painted.

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Smiling woman in red plaid shirt with a small bird perched on her shoulder, set against a vibrant blue and green forest background.

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Shared Space is a double portrait. One woman is laughing and the other is looking tentatively over her shoulder. They both wear blue dresses with polka dots.

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Echoes Through Time. A layered, abstracted portrait of three figures blending into each other, with warm, painterly strokes of peach, teal, and red. The figures appear interconnected yet fragmented, evoking themes of memory and identity.

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Portrait of Quincy Jones and another musician holding saxaphone

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Three Faces of Eve is an expressive painting of three women with distinct emotions, blending vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to explore identity and perception.

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"Existential Blossoms (Sartre)" by Dana Ellyn is a vibrant portrait of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, merging existential philosophy with blooming symbolism.

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Dana Ellyn is a full-time painter based in Washington, DC.

She typically creates several new paintings each week, posting them here upon completion.