art Archives - Diana Dellos Designs

40 Paintings + 40 Ways to Spread Kindness

I'm republishing a post from two years ago because December is my birthday month. My Facebook feed reminded me that at this time, two years ago, I was painting 40 paintings for my 40th birthday (ya, I'm about to turn 42). I also came up with 40 random acts of kindness to do in our community. It was ... READ the POST

For my 40th birthday, I painted 40 paintings + did 40 random acts of kindness. Bella Grace Magazine featured the article in this month's publication.

I’m In the Business Of Making People Happy

You know right away when it happens. You hear a song that speaks so true to your heart that you have to close your eyes to take it all in. Whether at a concert or in your car listening to the radio, you immediately want to know who the artist is so you can hear it over and over again. Various forms ... READ the POST

Painting Video: Deer In Trees, Ink Painting

A quick and easy art piece that anyone can try! See it start to finish in 3 quick minutes. I start these mini paintings out by sketching a design, then paint a small area with water. I use india ink dyes to drip onto the water and allow it to spread. Playing around with these has been easy and ... READ the POST

Painting In Progress: How to Paint Layers for Urban Cycling

I have a new found love - cycling! I never thought I'd make a painting with a bike on it, but after the last two years of road biking, I just had to. My husband has been an avid cyclist for years, so when I grew tired of running (oh, how I love/hate running), he suggested I try ... READ the POST

40 Ways To Give, In 40 Days, For A 40th Birthday

Birthdays are always a big deal. It's the one day out of the year that you can say, "Woohoo, it's all about me today!" In our house, you get to choose what you want for breakfast, for dinner, and what you want to do that day . . . and nobody can complain or say no (last ... READ the POST

A Retreat for Women, for the Soul, for the Creative

Imagine sitting on the upper back deck of a gorgeous beach house, glass of wine in hand, sunset over the ocean, listening to the waves crash in. Now imagine doing this for five straight evenings. It's rare, in our busy lives, to have time to just sit quietly and think. No agendas, no helping ... READ the POST