A new art retreat coming on September 2017

A new art retreat coming on September 2017

I’m so exited! A new, amazing art retreat is coming up on September 2017 at NW Country Art Retreats, in the foothills of Mt. Rainier. It’s a restored 1970’s farm where my friend Lisa Kumcur will be our host for a four day, all inclusive weekend full of art, friendship and lasting memories. I will work […]

Up close and personal with my watercolor paintings

Up close and personal with my watercolor paintings

Although everyone is welcome to drop by to my studio and say hello, I know some of my friends are very far away, so I decided to film closeups of my latest watercolor paintings so you can appreciate the beautiful details and color swirls that only watercolor can create while I paint my beautiful girls […]

The importance of playing with your art materials

The importance of playing with your art materials

This week I started playing with my watercolors after reviewing some of the videos for my online watercolor painting class, “In love with Frida: A Watercolor affair”. It was one of these days when I did not feel particularly creative, but I felt the need to create something, and just staring at art books and […]

Angels for Valentines Day

Angels for Valentines Day

I always make special little things for Valentines day, my second most favorite holiday in the world. It may be corny and full of saccharine, but I like it. The combination of pinks and blues is one of my favorite and I always make time to enjoy the day with the ones I love. Each little angel girl is […]

The road to perfection is full of bumps

The road to perfection is full of bumps

Lady Clementine is one of my latest paper clay, handmade art dolls. She has a very interesting story on how she evolved and changed as I was bringing her into our world, and I thought it will be fun to show you. Well, you already know that everything starts with an idea, and sometimes this idea […]

Showing at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM USA

Showing at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM USA

Remember the paintings at “Among princesses and wolves“ this year? After the show was over, I sent them to Stranger Factory in in Albuquerque, NM.  where they are currently showing on their “Winter Salon VI” art exhibit. I am super exited to be part of the exhibit, there are great artists showing there during the month of December, and […]

It’s time to make dolls! I got the urge to get my doll making materials and create something! As always, everything starts with an idea. I work on my sketchbooks and then I go back to them to get the best ideas for my new girls, and I start making the bodies using the same techniques […]

The 2017 Danita Art mini desk calendar

The 2017 Danita Art mini desk calendar

It took me longer than usual, but it’s here! Take yours home today! 12 Printed ACEO Art Cards (2.5 x 3.5 Inches) with my favorite pieces from last year in super adorable matte prints to put in your desk, your office or your home. Place it anywhere where you need a tiny calendar that does not take […]

On Black Friday, Art is NOT JUST for walls

On Black Friday, Art is NOT JUST for walls

I added new pieces to my ever growing handmade jewelry collection, and this weekend they will be on sale. They are perfect for anyone who appreciates a very unique and one of a kind style. Each piece is hand crafted with beautiful images, amazing colored glass and natural stone charms, and most important, lots of […]

Black Friday sale!

Black Friday sale!

READY FOR BLACK FRIDAY? All my online classes are discounted like never before! If you have been wanting to sign up for one my classes but you have not had the chance, today is your lucky day! This black Friday weekend, and until Monday 11/28, all my online classes are priced at $50.00 each, at […]