Archive — Sold Paintings (2026)

Dana Ellyn is a full-time independent artist living and working in Washington, DC.

Recently SOLD work

Painting of a wide-eyed child seated on the ground cradling an oversized bee while a second giant bee hovers above, set against a vivid teal background.

Queen Bee

9" × 18" · acrylic on mat board

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Acrylic painting of a seated nude male figure in an office chair against a vivid blue background with a fallen green bottle on the floor

Empty

12" × 16" · acrylic on canvas board

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Woman holding a martini glass and cigarette in blue monochrome tones, oil on watercolor board by Dana Ellyn

Last Call

20" × 30" · oil on watercolor board

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Close-up portrait of a red calf with wide blue-white eyes against a vivid pink background, oil on mat board.

Eye to Eye

20" × 20" · oil on mat board

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Barefoot boy in a white hat and vest riding a giant orange koi fish through deep blue, acrylic on board

Boy on a Koi

12" × 16" · acrylic on board

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Woman seated at a table holding a glass of wine while others play mahjong behind her, with tiles, cards, and expressive faces in a social setting.

Mahjong

16" × 20" · oil on canvas board

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Oil painting of a small child standing stiffly in a blue bow tie, white shirt, and yellow shorts against a teal background

Best Behavior

12" × 20" · oil on illustration board

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Expressionist figure in a white blouse holds a cup at a table, set against a vivid yellow background.

Savor

11" × 14" · oil on canvas board

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Suited figure with red tie slumped in a yellow floral armchair wearing oversized black shoes, oil on mat board.

The Recipient

15" × 16" · oil on mat board

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Two figures clutching each other in red and teal against a hot pink background, expressive oil on mat board.

We're Fine

15" × 23" · oil on mat board

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Clusters of red flowers arranged within bold black lines and layered abstract fields of color

Manufacturing Consent

16" × 21" · acrylic/oil on mat board

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Abstract painting with two kneeling forms suggested in layered blue, red, gold and white with mirrored reflection below

Rockaway Beach

12" × 18" · acrylic on watercolor paper

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Little Bird

13.5" x 14.5" · acrylic on mat board

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Snow Squall

12" x 16" · acrylic on canvas board

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Six women lined up at a dance barre in bold reds, yellows, and teal with exaggerated features, oil on canvas board

Big Spender

14" × 18" · oil on canvas board

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Three nude figures seen from behind in bold ink lines and pink washes with red shoes on raw cardboard.

Three Young Ladies

9" × 12" · oil on cardboard

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Shifting Perspective

14" x 18" · acrylic on canvas

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Miss Sunshine

14" x 18" · acrylic on canvas board

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Giddy

19.5" x 25.5" · oil crayon and ink on paper

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Gathering Storm

20" x 20" · acrylic/oil on mat board

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Pamplona

12" x 16" · acrylic/oil on canvas board

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Expressionist portrait in pink, gold, and red with bold black contour lines, figure glancing sideways, acrylic on paper by Dana Ellyn.

Side Eye

8" × 10" · acrylic on mat board

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Figure with upswept hair and direct gaze in layered pink, ochre, and turquoise, acrylic on paper by Dana Ellyn.

Stillness

9" × 12" · acrylic on mat board

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Congress of Ravens

14" x 15" · ink/acrylic/oil on illustration board

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Dick and Jane book character standing in comically oversized Florsheim black dress shoes on painted green grass

Dick

7" × 9" · acrylic on Dick and Jane book page mounted on cardstock

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Minimalist abstract painting with a bold red field and black gestural lines suggesting bullfight imagery

Red Cape

11" × 15" · acrylic on paper

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Laid Bare (Christopher Columbus)

5.5" x 8.5" · ink/acrylic on book page mounted on cardboard

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Pink Queen

3.5" x 5" · acrylic and stamp on watercolor paper

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Lady in Fascinator with Koala

9" x 12" · acrylic on canvas · created in Australia

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Because the Night — 8 x 10 acrylic on canvas board by Dana Ellyn

Because the Night

8" x 10" · acrylic on canvas board

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Salmon

9" x 12" · acrylic on cardboard

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Pills ≠ Produce

14" x 18" · oil on canvas board

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Brand New Bike

32" x 36" · acrylic on canvas (Heritage Trail series)

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Purchase / Inquire

Interested in a painting? Email dana.ellyn@icloud.com and include the painting title + URL. I’ll confirm availability, total (including shipping if needed), and payment options.