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Hello! I am now part of a small (boutique, if you will) online gallery. The costs are bit more for me over all, so I’m going to have to raise my prices a bit. The good news, it won’t happen until tomorrow. I’m giving everyone the opportunity to buy an […]

Second Gallery!

April 2, 2017 in Art / news tagged Art / art for sale / new gallery / Promotion / Watercolor by Elisha

I tried to edit out the part with the sunlight, but apparently it didn’t work. Sorry. Video and photo lighting are not my strong suit, but I hope you enjoy anyway.

The Judges Speed Painting Video

March 13, 2017 in Art / Speed Painting tagged Art / speed painting / Watercolor by Elisha

I’m very happy to announce a new partnership with Reckless Abandon Online Gallery. It happened rather quickly and I’m very excited about growing my relationship with them. It’s a lovely site and the other artists are wonderful. If you have a moment, check it out. When I have a page […]

2nd Gallery Representation

March 13, 2017 in Art Life / Business tagged gallery / representation by Elisha

[ecwid_product id=”80819109″ display=”picture title price options addtobag” version=”2″ show_border=”0″ show_price_on_button=”0″ center_align=”0″] 10″x8″, watercolor on board, ©ElishaDasenbrock2017 When even Mother Nature isn’t cutting you any slack. “I could raise a family in that mess you call hair.” “Girl, I know you aren’t planning on going out like that.” For birds, they […]

The Judges

March 10, 2017 in Art tagged animal paintings / Animals / Art / birds / Painting / Watercolor by Elisha

I went to West Palm Springs earlier this month for the art fair, Artnado. I had no idea what to expect. I had never been to that part of Florida and it was only my 3rd art fair as a vendor. I met so many wonderful artists and made a […]

Artnado 2016

February 22, 2017 in Art Life tagged art fair / artnado / south florida / west palm beach by Elisha

Throughout history women in the arts have had to contend with notions that genius is a man’s trait. They’ve been subjected to accusations their work was not their own, had to hide any trace of femininity from their work, and only allowed to create “as long as [she] remains from […]

Women In Art History

February 2, 2017 in Activism / Art tagged female artists / resistance is mandatory / women artists by Elisha

No matter which side of the great political divide you find yourself, there are causes close to your heart. Things you’d like to see improved and people you’d like to help. Activism is about finding ways to make a difference in the world around you, for yourself and others who […]

18 Flavors Of Activism. Something For The Whole Family.

January 19, 2017 in Activism tagged activism / be the change / get involved / take charge by Elisha

Embed from Getty Images I don’t know how to change the world, but apparently, Ghandi does. Here’s a link to the expanded version, but I’ll give you the run down: Change yourself. You are in control. Forgive and let it go. Without action you aren’t going anywhere. Take care of […]

10 Rules For Changing The World

January 12, 2017 in Activism by Elisha

“A very small sampling of the female artists now in their 70s, 80s and 90s we should have known about decades ago.” Awhile back some guy online tried to insult me by telling me only little old women must like my work. He thought he thoroughly succeeded because I […]

Look At These Magnificent Women!

January 6, 2017 in Art Life / Links tagged Art / little old ladies / women in art by Elisha

Embed from Getty Images We all have our things. That thing we are touchy about when someone says something other than, “You’re the most amazing person I’ve ever seen doing that thing.” Just me? Actually, I know it isn’t just me and this article trying to spell out things not to […]

Are Artists Too Senstive?

January 4, 2017 in Art Life tagged butt hurt / feeling sad / senstive artists by Elisha

Promise, 11″ x 14″, watercolor, ©ElishaDasenbrock2017 Here is the very first painting of 2017. I’m so excited for this 30 in 30. I don’t have any kind of plan at all except larger paintings during the week and 5″ x 7″s on the weekends. I named this one Promise for […]

30 Paintings In 30 Days 2017!

January 2, 2017 in 30 Paintings In 30 Days / Art by Elisha

I think we are all ready for this year to be over. Aren’t we always though? I want to take the last day of the year to reflect on everything I accomplished in 2016. A lot of people do these types of posts and I don’t know about anyone else, […]

What A Year!

December 31, 2016 in Art Life / Behind The Curtain tagged end of year / taking stock by Elisha

I didn’t want to leave you hanging after yesterday’s post. If you want something more specific for art and activism, I recommend checking out The Center For Artistic Activism. They have webinars and podcasts (although they haven’t done one in awhile. I have no room to judge). They are a […]

What’s Next?

December 2, 2016 in Activism tagged activism / Art / artistic activism by Elisha

Because it sounded like you said I’m exhausted. Oh wait, that was me. I had the best time this past weekend meeting new friends and talking art. I’m already looking for another fair to try, but I can’t wait to go back next year. What a blast. If you are […]

Did you say art fair?

October 4, 2016 in Art Life tagged art fair / art on the creeks / Watercolor by Elisha

Life has been kicking my butt this month. My sciatica decided to cripple me for a good two weeks, then I had the worst migraine of my life. Yuck! Now, if I had been on top of things, ya’ll wouldn’t have noticed a single glitch, but I’m not on top […]

July 30, 2016 in Art Life by Elisha

Before I was in high school I didn’t even realize art was a career. I don’t even know if I knew anything about the masters. I’m sure I heard of them, I watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, after all, but I don’t know if I realized that was their actual […]

How I Ended Up At Art School

July 9, 2016 in Art Life tagged aritist / art school / biography / Elisha Dasenbrock by Elisha

[I met artist Cindi Zimmerman through an art group on Facebook because she shared some paintings and I fell in love immediately. I had to have them and finally convinced her I really wanted to buy them. We hit it off immediately and she kindly let me interview her for […]

Artist Interview: Cindi Zimmerman

June 30, 2016 in Artist Interviews tagged abstract / abstract acrylic / abstract art / acrylic / animal art / Animals / arkansas / Art / artist / cindi zimmerman / figure / mixed media / Painting by Elisha

Everyone likes to think of art classes as easy As and art degrees as just coloring all day. Let me tell you, the arts are consistently listed as one of the hardest degrees. Look here, here, and here for proof. Why is it so hard? I can only answer from […]

6 Reasons Art Degrees Are No Joke

June 28, 2016 in Art Life by Elisha

😉 Results for the May Art Muse Contest

Now An Award Winning Artist!

June 14, 2016 in Art Life by Elisha

All In One – January 2016 30 In 30

March 20, 2016 in 30 Paintings In 30 Days by Elisha