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DANA ELLYN | contemporary narrative painter from Washington, DC

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A contemplative portrait of a joyful woman embracing time, memories, and life’s warmth, with a glowing candle as symbolism.

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A stylish woman fanning herself in a Romanesque setting—vivid allegory for menopause, heat, and the strength of aging women.

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A woman in a golden dress stands near a window with drink in hand—reflected in a mirror, caught between glamour and introspection.

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Sunny. A loosely painted portrait of a woman with a greenish complexion, wearing a white blouse and holding a glass with a cherry. The thick, expressive brushstrokes and golden yellow background create a raw and emotive atmosphere.

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A painted book cover featuring Donald Trump pointing upward beneath a dark solar eclipse. The red background and glowing corona create a striking contrast, reinforcing the political and celestial symbolism.

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A painted Tasmanian devil snarls on the left side of a black book cover for Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice. The animal’s jagged teeth and bold blue outline contrast against the dark background, enhancing its ferocity

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Portrait of woman from above perspective. She is holding and surrounded by red poppy flowers on blue background

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A stressed mother rubs her temple while opening presents with her family in front of a decorated tree. Two crying children sit among torn wrapping paper, highlighting the exhaustion and frustration of a pandemic-era holiday.

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Pandemic Prom Queen. A woman in a pink gown and a "Prom Queen" sash sits on a tattered green couch, smiling manically. A small dog in a bowtie sits beside her. The peeling wallpaper and worn furniture contrast with the formal attire, evoking isolation and surreal celebration.

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Pills Are Not Produce," a woman at a dinner table eats pills from a spoon, with a bowl of pills and salad beside her.

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Alone Together. Two women in blue dresses sit separately in a room, one staring out a window with a drink, the other tending to a cat. A framed raven on the wall reinforces the somber mood of isolation. The scene captures emotional distance despite shared space.

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"Modern Sisyphus pushes a COVID-shaped boulder uphill—powerful allegory of struggle, endurance, and pandemic fatigue.

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Pills Are Not Produce," a woman at a dinner table eats pills from a spoon, with a bowl of pills and salad beside her.

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Goat in a Tartan Plaid Sweater – A realistic painting of a white goat standing against a bright blue sky, wearing a red and green tartan plaid sweater with stitched yellow trim. The contrast between the natural fur and the patterned fabric creates a surreal and whimsical effect.

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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.