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DANA ELLYN | contemporary narrative painter from Washington, DC

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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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Resting State: A portrait of a figure with exaggerated, swirling black hair and a twisted, almost unsettling grin. The cool, fleshy tones contrast against a dark background, intensifying the emotional impact.

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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Portrait of Quincy Jones and another musician holding saxaphone

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Man plays with toy train on red carpet as woman in orange holds a dog and girl solves Rubik’s Cube; retro living room filled with nostalgia.

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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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Dramatic double portrait of a woman shown in contrasting moods, rendered in rich reds and blacks over a glowing orange backdrop.

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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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A young child screams into a winter squall, wrapped in a red, white, and blue scarf—emotion meets icy isolation in this snowy scene.

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Irrational exuberance. A striking portrait of a woman with wide, unblinking eyes, painted with bold contrasts of red, blue, and yellow. Her red coat pops against a textured background, while her gaze suggests intensity and unease

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

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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.