Chick-Fil-A Winter Chalkboard

Friends - I loved creating this chalkboard for @cfacityline.  I really enjoy eating at Chick-fil-A, and these drinks sound delicious! It is always a joy to have the opportunity to create in a new medium. Working with  @sharpie chalkboard markers…

Chick-Fil-A Christmas Chalkboard

Friends - I had so much fun with this commission piece for my local Chick-fil-A. It was my first chalkboard piece, and I was delighted about how it turned out. It stretched me as an artist to try something new, and I loved the challenge. Smiles…

Making Murals In Downtown Dallas

Friends -  I had the pleasure to create this mural for the Deep Ellum Association in Downton Dallas 28 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that working large and making murals was quite fun. Hugs! Deana (Dee-na) &nbs…

Discovering A Passion To Play With Paint

Friends - Cupboard Natural Foods hired my husband and me in Denton, Texas, 27 years ago to create images for the grocery store to use throughout their space. The small business wanted me to create a custom painting incorporating many of the…
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Falling In Love With “Fun-ctional “Art.

Friends - Many years ago, Michaels Art stores would hire local artists to create sample artwork using their featured products. The artist would be "gifted" paint for compensation with an opportunity to teach classes for them. It was a delight…

An Angel For The FUMC Dallas Christmas Bazar

Friends - I was thrilled when the FUMC contacted me 28 years ago to illustrate an angel as an ornament for their Christmas Bazar. Since a young child, I have been drawing angels, so it was special when one of my drawings was chosen to represent…

An Exploration In Pottery Painting

Friends - This fun commission piece was made 27 years ago for a special client who wanted to treat herself to a custom creation. Illustrating within a circle and implementing the glazing process in this design ignited a passion for creating…

Discovering A Fun & Festive Drawing Style

Friends - I was asked to create an invitation for the premiere party for The Met entertainment newspaper of Dallas 25 years ago. I loved how the piece came out, and the art director encouraged me to discover and embrace a "fun & festive"…

Delightful Drawings Of People Having Fun

Friends - These illustrations were a delight to create for the New York Bagel Company nearly 26 years ago. I loved drawing people having fun, and it still puts a smile on my face. Hugs! Deana (Dee-na)

Star Tex

Friends - Star Tex was so much fun to paint and the client was thrilled to have this smiling cowboy make their Texas home fun and happy. Hugs! Deana (Dee-na)