About the art:
"Scorpio" (Zodiac Series) - Painting by Dakota Daetwiler
This is my 4th painting from the zodiac series, and I'm so excited about how she turned out! The original is an oil painting, 24" x 30" canvas. Here are some of the details I tried to embody in this Scorpio painting:
- Water sign, portrayed by the water surrounding the bottom of the canvas and droplets on her shield.
- The story of Scorpio: (Portrayed by the shield/arrows) The Greek myth associated with the sign actually involves Orion, a giant who was killed by a scorpion. According to Greek mythology, Orion was one of the most beautiful of all mortals. He was a skillful hunter. When Scorpio killed Orion, Scorpio protected all of the animals by doing so and was turned into a constellation by Zeus as a reward.
- Citrine and Opal birthstones, on the shield
- Birth Flowers: Marigold and Chrysanthemum
- Seductive, sensual, mysterious, brave and loyal are just a few of the characteristics I tried to portray with her body language, shield placement, and the look on her face. I hope these come across well.
Be sure to follow me on social media to watch me create this whole series from start to finish!
Cheers, Sagittarius is next!
-Dakota
 
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.