“The Power of Your Inner Being” by Dana Bloede

18 x 24 inches mixed media, acrylic paint on canvas –unframed

Dana Bloede isMexican/NativeAmerican artist who has received herB.A. degree in sociology & social work atChicago State University but art was her passion. She has implemented art outreach programs, workshops throughout Illinois and in addition has exhibited in California, Canada andPennsylvania.

“I am an artist, maker, painter, instructor, curator, and creator of beautiful things.” I spend my days painting in my tree house studio where everything is peaceful and serene. My paintings are beautifully poetic with a compelling narrative. Each painting resonates themes of nature, feminine symbolism, the beauty of the forest, spiritual iconography and the animal spirit within. My paintings have a lot of texture and are delightfully aged to obtain an old world charm. When I’m not painting, I like to share my love of art by teaching arts and crafts to seniors, travel with my husband and son, absorb nature, bike in the nearby forests, read books, view local art exhibits, sew and make jewelry. I paint everyday with a grateful heart and firmly believer kindness is always the answer.