Archive — Sold Paintings (2026)

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

Recently SOLD work

Dense interlocking abstract forms in gray, blue, and ochre crowd the left while tall dark stems rise alone on the right

Irascible

19" × 22" · ink, gesso and oil on mat board

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crylic painting of a figure in red holding a small yellow bird against a blue background, making direct eye contact with the viewer

The Catch

15" × 23" · acrylic on mat board

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Playground

20" x 30" · ink/acrylic on illustration 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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Saltwater Prairie, acrylic painting by Dana Ellyn, cow and dolphin leaping side by side from turquoise water against a vivid blue background, 23x38 inches

Saltwater Prairie (commission)

23" x 38" · acrylic on canvas

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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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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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Reading, Rioting and Radicalism
(The Three R’s)

16" x 20" · oil on canvas

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Siege

8½" x 11" · scratchboard/etching

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Tea and Mushrooms

14" x 11" · scratchboard/etching

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Liberian Friend

4" x 6" · acrylic and stamp (Liberia) on watercolor paper

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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.