Work samples

  • Siamese
    Siamese
    oil paint on canvas 36x24 inches
  • Green Smoke
    Green Smoke
    oil paint on canvas 80x60 cm
  • Golden Hour
    Golden Hour
    acrylic paint on canvas 80x80 cm
  • Moon Magic
    Moon Magic
    oil on canvas 100x80 cm

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About Dasha

Carroll County  

A figurative fine artist currently living in Maryland.

My work as an artist is focused on creating sensual figurative paintings of women that explore themes of beauty, desire, and femininity. Through my use of color, form, and texture, I aim to capture the essence of the female form in all its complexity and grace. 
After living in Mexico for three years I have also learned a lot about the Mexican culture and am currently working on a series of paintings… more

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Catrinas

A friend of mine once told me of "the most magical place in the world” and I just had to go and check it out for myself!

I instantly fell in love with Oaxaca. How could you not? The climate, the vibrant buildings, the art, the food, and the time-honored traditions passed down from generation to generation, still celebrated and cherished.

I didn't want to leave and when I did, I just had to come back.

Oaxaca, often said to be an artist's haven, unfolds with a vivid blend of color, art, and traditions. My second visit also coincided with the highlight of the year - the Day of the Dead. 

While it might not immediately sound cheerful to an outsider, in Mexico, it stands out as the most beautiful celebration I've ever witnessed.

During these special days, the belief that the departed return becomes a tangible reality. People warmly invite their loved ones back, adorning their path with favorites - foods, flowers, and cherished items from their lives. The entire city transforms and fills with colors.

Everyone dresses in costumes, adorn their homes, and line the streets with flowers, art, and sculptures. The graves also become a canvas of colors, a visual testament to the enduring bond between the living and the departed. 

In this celebration of the dead, everyone joins in the spirited dance and parade through the city, fostering a sense of unity that brings them closer than ever and instills a deeper appreciation for the life they have.

After living there for three years, I now share with you these colorful, folkloric paintings representative of the vibrant Mexican culture. 

  • Muertos Bloom
    Muertos Bloom

    40x30 inches

    Spray paint and oil sticks on canvas

    2023

    Available for Purchase
  • Floral Fiesta
    Floral Fiesta

    36x24 inches

    Spray paint and oil sticks on canvas

    2023

    Available for Purchase
  • Catrina Dining
    Catrina Dining

    36x24 inches

    Oil paint on canvas

    2023

    Available for Purchase
  • Dia De Muertos
    Dia De Muertos
    oil paint on canvas 100x80 cm
  • Claveles
    Claveles
    oil paint on canvas 80x60 cm
  • La Muñeca
    La Muñeca
    oil paint on canvas 80x60 cm
  • Friends
    Friends
    oil paint on canvas 80x60 cm
  • Kiss Of Death
    Kiss Of Death
    oil paint on canvas 80x100 cm
  • Catrina
    Catrina

    oil paint on birchwood 48x32 inches

    Available for Purchase
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    • Bodies

    This series of paintings explores the concept of bodyscapes through vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Using both acrylic and oil paints, I delve into the intricate landscapes of the human form, each canvas a testament to the beauty and complexity of the human body.

    I try to catch the viewers attention by using bold brushstrokes and rich hues. From the interplay of light and shadow to the interlocking shapes and forms, these paintings invite viewers to contemplate the relationship between the physical and the abstract.

     

     

    • Unwind
      Unwind

      Oil on wood

      60x80 cm
      24x32 inches
      2021

      Available for Purchase
    • Tease
      Tease

      Comes in a handmade wood frame

      Oil on wood
      32x24 inches
      2021

      My favorite painting!

      Available for Purchase
    • Pink Bodyscape
      Pink Bodyscape

      Acrylic on canvas

      80x60 cm (about 32x24 inches)

      2022

      Available for Purchase
    • Blue Bodyscape
      Blue Bodyscape
      oil paint on canvas 100x80 cm
    • Orange Bodyscape
      Orange Bodyscape
      oil on canvas 100x80 cm
    • Color Blast Bodyscape
      Color Blast Bodyscape
      oil paint and acrylic on canvas 100x80 cm
    • Ying Yang
      Ying Yang
      oil paint and acrylic on canvas 80x80 cm
    • Roses Bodyscape
      Roses Bodyscape
      Acrylic paint on canvas 100x80 cm
    • Mother Earth
      Mother Earth
      Oil paint on canvas 100x80 cm
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    • Smoke

    In my series of paintings, I explore the provocative juxtaposition of nude women smoking cigarettes amidst vibrant colors. Utilizing both acrylic and oil mediums, I delve into the complexities of femininity and societal taboos. Each canvas depicts the female form in various poses, exuding confidence and defiance, while the act of smoking adds an element of rebellion and allure. The bright colors serve to intensify the atmosphere, drawing viewers into a world where beauty and controversy collide. Through bold brushstrokes and meticulous detailing, I seek to challenge conventional notions of femininity and empower the subjects to assert their autonomy. These paintings invite contemplation on the intersections of desire, identity, and societal expectations, sparking conversations about freedom of expression and the complexities of female agency.

    • Just a hit
      Just a hit

      Oil on canvas

      80x60 cm (about 32x24 inches)
      2021

      Available for Purchase
    • Fuego
      Fuego

      Oil on canvas

      80x80 cm (about 32x32 inches)


      2021

      Available for Purchase
    • Moon Magic
      Moon Magic

      100x80 cm (about 40x32 inches)

      Oil paint on canvas

      2023

      This is my one of my favorite painting I have ever done and so far it has won 2 competitions!

      Available for Purchase
    • Green Smoke
      Green Smoke

      80x60 cm (about 32x24 inches)

      Oil paint on canvas

      2021

      Available for Purchase
    • Smoke
      Smoke

      50x40 cm

      Oil paint on canvas

      2021

      Available for Purchase
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    • Fabrics

    This last series I finished is of bodyscapes and sensual paintings of women under fabrics and I got inspired by some of my own pictures my photographer friend took of me years ago and I decided to do a series on it. Transparent fabrics draped over the female form can evoke a sense of vulnerability, delicacy, and intimacy. They hint at the layers of complexity within femininity, revealing without fully exposing.The interplay of light and shadow through the sheer material can symbolize aspects of femininity capturing both strength and softness at the same time.

    Transparent fabrics draped over the female form can evoke a sense of vulnerability, delicacy, and intimacy. They hint at the layers of complexity within femininity, revealing without fully exposing, much like the layers of emotions and experiences that make up a woman's identity. The interplay of light and shadow through the sheer material can symbolize the nuanced aspects of femininity, capturing both strength and softness in the same breath. It's as if the fabric itself becomes a metaphor for the veiled mysteries and complexities of womanhood, inviting the viewer to explore the layers beneath the surface.

     

    • Echoes of the Past
      Echoes of the Past

      Oil paint on canvas

      60x55 inches / 150x140 cm

      Available for Purchase
    • Veiled Contours
      Veiled Contours

      Oil paint on canvas

      51x40 inches / 130x100 cm

      Available for Purchase
    • Morning Silk
      Morning Silk

      Oil paint on canvas

      53x43 inches / 135x110 cm

      Available for Purchase
    • Quiet Intimacy
      Quiet Intimacy

      Oil paint on canvas

      55x45 inches / 140x115 cm

    • Ethereal Warmth
      Ethereal Warmth

      Oil paint on canvas

      40x31.5 inches/100x80 cm

    • Fire and water
      Fire and water

      Oil paint on canvas

      47x40 inches /120x100 cm

      Available for Purchase
    • Subtle Grace
      Subtle Grace

      Oil paint on canvas

      53x43 inches /135x110 cm

      Available for Purchase
    • Layers of Emotions
      Layers of Emotions

      Oil paint on canvas

      47x40 inches / 120x100 cm

       

      Available for Purchase
    • Wrapped in Solitude
      Wrapped in Solitude

      Oil paint on canvas

      51x40 inches / 130x100 cm

       

      Available for Purchase
    • Veiled Gaze
      Veiled Gaze

      Oil on canvas 

      60x55 inches (150x140 cm)

       

      Available for Purchase
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