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Painting stages ❤️ it’s been a while since I posted a process collage so here’s a new one! There is about a month between the first image and the last. And no, I did not work on this piece for an entire month. It was more of an on and off process were I’d work on it in sessions a little bit at a time on random days, taking time in-between to focus on other pieces and let layers dry. https://www.instagram.com/lenadanya/p/Buwsn2hnTSr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nq13eq9tmjhr

Little 4x6in oil on panel I created for a frame I kept empty way too long 😅 It’s actually resting on top of the frame here since the painting hasn’t fully dried 💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bueat5MnIQE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rngeor7psngj

I’m currently in the middle of ocean for a few days and it’s my first time ever painting on a boat. I’m SOOOO thankful that my painting materials did not get confiscated because I was honestly freaked out about that, but thankfully there were no issues. I’m pretty sure I’m the only weirdo who brought oil paint on the ship.. so that’s cool 😂 Would any of you be interested in a video about making art while traveling? I’ve been filming bits and pieces of my painting process today and I’d be happy to share some of that, as well as the essential colors, mediums, and brushes I usually bring. Let me know if that’s something you’d like to see and I’ll continue filming that video 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/Btzfd1pndEH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ph533amm7lt

Quick sketchbook wave studies 💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs34SQ-nHRH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wy5or7h1m2vz

Framed little eye painting I finished recently, I really don’t think I’ll ever get tired of drawing and painting eyes 😊 I actually just added this original oil painting to my art store (lenadanyastore.com) along with a few other originals that are newly available! I’m finally almost all caught up on print orders (thanks for being patient) so I decided to start my annual winter sale, the discount code for 20% off all prints is “WINTER” I usually run the holiday discount in November and December but the last few months have been a bit too crazy for me to keep up with, so I had to postpone it until now ❤️ thanks so much! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrM8xmnNOO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m2w6bo9xpvbl

“Journey to the Sun” 40x30in oil on canvas Inspired by NASA’s launch of the Parker Solar Probe, humanity’s first mission to touch the sun. Just uploaded the video about it to my YouTube channel 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/Brxy2PgHg99/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h578chyoss6n

Tiny moonlit landscape❤️ oil on an agate slice https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5EXr0HpHt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t4t354xvisnn

Did a little plein air study today in Sarasota with my makeshift DIY pochade box. Lots of respect for plein air painters who are actually good at this 😅 There are so many factors to consider like the light constantly changing and drastically affecting your reference, the position from where you’re standing, figuring out your composition, etc. This forces me to paint quickly and I prefer to take my time. But I learned a lot today and that’s what counts! Sometimes strangers stop to watch. Some of them offer words of encouragement, which is nice, considering my brain is like, “this sucks, quit now” the entire time. 😅 I wish Florida had mountains and interesting terrain, but this will do. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVrf60HfyC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kuxfa3yeez05

The studio this morning 💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/BqP3oJfHgvS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13spyjyhjingk

Iris bloom 🌻 weird little painting I felt compelled to create 😊 6x8in Oil on strathmore 400 series oil painting paper https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFpatMHALv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13h5g0hz9mdct

In case you (unlikely) couldn’t tell from all the eye art I’ve created throughout the years, I love drawing and painting eyes. I’ve actually painted this exact image with oils, but also wanted to draw a graphite version in my #moleskine. I also have a lot of painty jars in my studio that were recycled from pickles and salsa for my gamsol. One if them even has a babushka logo for Russian horseradish 👍 whatever jars come my way, I shall find a use for them 😂 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpChP97hnFx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=184rj220b6j8

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Oil on @strathmoreart 400 series oil painting paper ❤️ I’m securing in some basic details but I sense that I will “mess it up” on purpose soon 😛 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow53_vBwtV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hspa6y0kw3c2

Planted baby seeds and now those babies are taller than me. This one has so many gorgeous blooms 🌻 Naturally, they’ve begun to pouring into my work because it’s impossible not to be inspired by them. Love growing sunflowers 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/BopReHphPY8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hlqsj6gbdk0a

Wave process ❤️ With all my water paintings, I never created one that just focuses on a wave and the movement of the ocean. In my paintings, water is usually the carrier of whatever idea or feeling I’m creating alongside the figure being my focal point. I never realized how fun it is to just paint a wave! So many shapes and colors. There is a condensed condensed free tutorial of this painting coming to my YouTube soon, and over 2 hours of real time painting on my Patreon with more parts on the way. https://www.instagram.com/p/BomGRiahwKJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14pprqqvrijyt

Loved painting this little 6x6 inch wave piece ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZvZ7Rhit2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mx0x5ari8e79

Almost done with this one! It measures 30x40 inches and this painting is inspired by my adventure with @NASA last month. After seeing the launch of the Parker Solar Probe in person, I began this piece as soon as I got home. I’ve been recording the process so I’ll have a video soon all about the painting, my experience with NASA, and the importance of this mission. 😊 I’ve never painted a giant sun nor space craft before so this was a fun break from my usual. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9hJlRB_4u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dpjcnpzij9nz

“Blue Lagoon” oil on canvas 18x24in Finally finished after working on it in bits and pieces, on and off for many months. I just uploaded the time lapse to my YouTube channel (YouTube.com/lenadanya) In the second half if the video I share some footage I captured in beautiful Iceland 😊❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwbkQ0HEGQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5qe0p1tyg1mh

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