painting 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.

Thoughts Behind the Art: Grounded (feathers acrylic painting)

I didn't know this canvas would become a feathers acrylic painting. Feathers have a way of surprising us. There's something so rewarding about finding a feather in nature. It's like a secret treasure, that only you discovered. The bird that no longer needed it, perhaps, feels lighter. Some say ... 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

Painting In Progress: How to Paint Layers for Butterfly Harmony

One of my best selling paintings has been this one, Butterfly Harmony. Today, I'm going to show you how I did it! My favorite part of painting is when I get in the groove of just being playful. It's the moment where time flies by without realizing it, where the brush just flows ... 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