Dana Ellyn is an American contemporary artist known for her bold and thought-provoking paintings. She has been a Washington, DC resident since 1989 and full-time painter since 2002 when she left her corporate job to pursue her passion as a painter. Dana lives and paints in her downtown DC studio. Her work often focused on social and political issues over the years, delivering powerful messages through her art. She believes that it is the responsibility of contemporary painters to create meaningful work and respond, through their art, to the politics and policies that shape our world - not to simply regurgitate trends or create decorative art to be hung above couches.
Dana Ellyn is one of Washington, DC's most successful established artists. Her art is widely collected by history buffs, animal rights activists, and a growing number of art enthusiasts of all tastes around the globe.
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