"The Fates" by Dakota Daetwiler - Acrylic - 2015/2016
This is by far the most intricate painting to date that Dakota has done. She loves the story of the 3 fates from Greek Mythology, and she wanted to create her own version of it. Up top, surrounded by a golden frame with lots of hidden meanings and messages, there are 3 witchy women who hold a spool of thread (symbolizing life) scissors (death) and a woman stretching the thread out with her hands (the length of your life.)
Below is earth. Below that is a demon, portraying the light and dark of life. The "thread" runs through the hands of 4 cherubs before landing on a random spot on earth, which Dakota meant to symbolize how we have guardian angels also looking out for us, and that there is more to life than just fate.
The frame has several hidden things including: a compass (n,s,e,w.) Religion on one side (crosses and upside down cross) and the opposite side some DNA structure (symbolizing science.) This is a beautiful piece and will have you staring at it for hours trying to find all of the hidden meaning.
- These are high quality prints of her original painting (copies) Not an original painting.
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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.