PROCESS

Dana creates with high-quality acrylic paints on canvas.

My style has evolved spontaneously and features intentional brushstrokes, opaque colour, and vibrant hues. It has been likened to stained glass, with each stroke being its own entity. When I first began painting, it was all from imagination, creative freedom at its best. However, as I began taking on more commissions and when I wanted to capture well-known scenery, I began working from photographs. (This is especially important when painting peoples’ beloved boats… some know their boat better than they know themselves, so it’s important to fine-tune the details.)

I usually start my process with a sketch to get the composition right (while still enjoying some artistic license) and then paint from there. My colour palette is pretty consistent, which is evidenced by the fact that most of my paintbrushes are stained turquoise. I love nothing more than a sunny, blue-sky day, so my paintings evoke feelings of a dreamy perpetual summer. Sometimes we just need something pleasant to look at, to see the beauty in the world.

COMMISSIONS

With custom pieces, Dana works with the client to get an idea of their vision - the landscape or image, colour scheme, and size. She can work with photographs of a particular view, or paint a scene that is inspired by one of her paintings that you already love. She then provides a sketch, and paints upon approval.

Unfortunately Dana is not taking commission requests at this time.

FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS

Please visit the “Available for Prints” portfolio to see which of Dana’s paintings are available as fine art reproductions. These pieces have been professionally photographed and colour-matched for reproduction, and can be custom-printed at any size. These giclée prints can be done on canvas or fine art paper. Please email Dana at dana.statham@gmail.com for more information.