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DANA ELLYN | contemporary narrative painter from Washington, DC

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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.

Sunday Revelry

12"x24" oil on canvas board

$360

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

Blended Family

16" x 20" oil on canvas

$360

Portrait of the artist Matt Sesow sitting in his studio with his shirt off

Flute and Two Lutes

30" x 40" oil on canvas

$700

Contemplative abstract figure in cool tones beside a vibrant floral vase, painted in expressive modern cubist style.

Wine and Roses

16" x 20" oil on canvas

$300

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.

Reconstructed

16" x 20" oil on canvas

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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.

Yukiko

26" x 40" oil on canvas

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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.

Pink Lady

16" x 20" oil on canvas board

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Stylized abstract woman in red dress holding a cocktail, framed by plants and warm tones—modern leisure meets cubism.

Everted

24" x 30" oil on canvas

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Bold orange abstract nude with expressive linework, seated amid floral shapes and painterly textures in a vibrant interior.

Dreamscape

16" x 26" acrylic/ink on paper

$280

Bold orange abstract nude with expressive linework, seated amid floral shapes and painterly textures in a vibrant interior.

Oasis

13" x 20" acrylic/ink on paper

$240

Bold orange abstract nude with expressive linework, seated amid floral shapes and painterly textures in a vibrant interior.

Solitude in Bloom

9.5"x13" acrylic/ink on paper

$160

Bold orange abstract nude with expressive linework, seated amid floral shapes and painterly textures in a vibrant interior.

In Repose

13"x20" acrylic/ink on paper

$160

Vibrant abstract figure with cocktail and florals—dynamic linework and joyful color evoke celebration and sensuality.

Patio Drinks

14" x 18" oil on canvas

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Cubist lively image representing two women, octopus and sea diving.

Sea Women

16" x 20" oil on canvas

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Radiant abstract woman in warm reds and golds with spiritual overtones, painted in fluid lines and layered colors.

Sunday Brunch

17" x 28" oil on canvas

$380

Cubist-inspired abstract figures in motion, rendered in layered earthy tones with geometric linework and emotional depth.

The Dance

16"x22" oil on board

$360

Abstracted man and swans in cubist style with red orange yellow palette

Swan Song

16"x20" oil on canvas board

$380

Lively abstract scene with piano, florals, and vibrant figures in warm yellows—inviting story-rich contemporary painting.

Piano Bar

30" x 40" oil on canvas

$700

Sensual pink-toned abstract nude on gold backdrop, with bold contours and layered brushwork evoking strength and softness.

Cherry Picking

7.5" x 11" acrylic on paper

$140

Sensual pink-toned abstract nude on gold backdrop, with bold contours and layered brushwork evoking strength and softness.

Disrobe

7.5" x 11" acrylic on paper

$140

Woman in a hat shop painted in cubist lines and rich jewel-toned color blocks.

Hat Shop

16" x 20" oil on canvas board
$290

Abstract painting of people sitting around a table with drinks in vibrant primary colors

Closing Time

15" x 20" oil on board

$290

Mother and child rendered in golden abstraction—emotive and tender with layered brushstrokes and expressive energy.

Mother & Child #2

16" x 20" oil on canvas

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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.