About the art: "Aquarius" (Zodiac Series) - Painting by Dakota Daetwiler, 2023.
I think she might be my new favorite! I tried to portray a lot of the great qualities of Aquarius: her peaceful and giving nature, kindness, friendliness and openness. Her constellation sits above her in the starry galaxy. Her hair is meant to resemble the cascading water pouring out of her water pitcher, which I decorated in a unique and intricate design (also signifying Aquarius's artistic side.) In her crown there are her two birthstones: amethyst and garnet. To the bottom left and right are her birth flowers: carnation and violet. She is made of lots of blues and purples, which I found really interesting because I painted her that way before realizing her flower and birthstone was also purple. I hope you enjoy my rendition of #Aquarius! (Side note, I also gave her a prominent "bump" on her nose, which I also have, and is one of my favorite facial features. I mention this because it's often a feature that people get removed with plastic surgery in our society... But I think it is so strong and beautiful on women especially!) More about Aquarius: Cupbearer or Waterbearer sign - Aquarius is said to have been captured by Zeus and and brought to Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods.Aquarius is a captivating young woman born under the starry night sky. She possesses an insatiable curiosity and an unconventional approach to life. With her quick wit and brilliant intellect, she becomes a beacon of enlightenment, inspiring others and sparking the flames of change.In the realm of the Zodiacs, Aquarius shines as a symbol of innovation, social progress, and the relentless pursuit of freedom and equality. Her story is one of inspiration and empowerment, reminding us to embrace our uniqueness and fight for what we believe in.I hope you like her! Be sure to follow me on social media while I paint the entire series, which will all be available for Diamond Art with Diamond Art Club.
 
These are high quality prints of her original painting (copies) Not an original painting.

Traditional Canvas Print (Signed)
High quality inks and materials, these are the most popular. Canvas prints are hand stretched over wood by Dakota and look the most like traditional art. These take approximately 5-8 days to create, plus shipping time. These usually arrive at your door in about 2 weeks. Canvas prints come hand signed by Dakota with a card that has the name of the artwork and the date your canvas was created.
These will retain value the best out of any print options of her work.
 
Flat Photo Print (Signed)
Printed on high quality thick photo paper, these come hand signed by Dakota and ship the fastest. They will need to be framed before hanging as they are a flat rolled print. They are the most affordable option.
 
Dakota makes both of these prints in house, these are not made by some big box retailer. She makes sure each one is hand crafted with care, from the making of the wood frame (for canvas), stretching, stapling, signing... all done by her! The photo and canvas prints are made in her house on her 44" commercial giclee printer with high quality pigment, museum grade archival inks. She takes the time to make sure you will get the highest quality print possible.
 
Please keep prints out of direct sunlight, away from high heat, away from freezing temperatures, and away from high humidity areas.