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Dana Ellyn, Washington, DC artist and contemporary painter

Dana EllynWashington, DC Artist & Contemporary Painter

A Washington, DC artist creating bold, narrative-driven work from her studio five blocks from the White House. Over 4,500 original paintings collected in private homes around the world — sold directly from the artist, no gallery in between.

4,500+
Paintings
4,000+
Sold
25
Years
1971
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The Gift by Dana Ellyn
The Gift
30" × 40" · oil on chipboard
$580
 Joy Ride by Dana Ellyn
Joy Ride
18" × 24" · oil on board
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 Playing Favorites by Dana Ellyn
Playing Favorites
15" × 15" · oil on canvas
$450
 Eye to Eye by Dana Ellyn
Eye to Eye
20" × 20" · oil on mat board
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 Where We're Going by Dana Ellyn
Where We're Going
20" × 30" · oil on chipboard
$280
 Round and Round by Dana Ellyn
Round and Round
20" × 20" · acrylic/oil on mat board
$500
 Inside Voice by Dana Ellyn
Inside Voice
30" × 40" · oil on chipboard
$700
 Coexist (Left) by Dana Ellyn
Coexist (Left)
12" × 16" · oil on canvas
$300
 Everyday. Always. by Dana Ellyn
Everyday. Always.
12" × 24" · oil on canvas
$280
Inside Dana Ellyn's studio at Mather Studios, Washington DC

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Five blocks from the White House, surrounded by Smithsonian museums, Ford's Theatre, and Chinatown. Step into a working DC artist's studio — see new paintings, works in progress, and take something home. Open by appointment.

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31 Days in July

A decade of daily paintings from the headlines, 2003–2013

COVID-19 Pandemic

100 paintings documenting the crisis, 2020–2023

DC Heritage Trail

Paintings from DC's neighborhood history markers

Paintings on Books

Vintage book covers as canvas

Year of Presidents

Every U.S. president, painted 2008–2009

10 Commandments

Morality and hypocrisy through a modern lens, 2007

Star-Spangled Banner

Reinterpreting the national anthem
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New Paintings

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 Abstract paintings by Dana Ellyn

Abstracts

Bold color and form

 Small paintings under $100

Small Works

Originals under $100