Dayanna Knight
@dayannaknight.bsky.social
Illustrator, medievalist, substitute teacher. Commissions open back up August 15th.
Painting done and the piece is pressing before I scan it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Painting done and the piece is pressing before I scan it.
On the painting board this morning: Sogolon Konde, part of a multi-piece commission I’ve been wrapping up this week. This will end up rendered in watercolor. #sciart
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On the painting board this morning: Sogolon Konde, part of a multi-piece commission I’ve been wrapping up this week. This will end up rendered in watercolor. #sciart
Good morning from the Central Valley of California! How y'all doing this glorious day?
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good morning from the Central Valley of California! How y'all doing this glorious day?
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
Sometimes it’s back to basics with osteo material like this palmar right hand, sometimes a site. Mostly if I don’t have a commission on, or am figuring out angles for one still, I keep my hands ready with more or less daily exercise.
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sometimes it’s back to basics with osteo material like this palmar right hand, sometimes a site. Mostly if I don’t have a commission on, or am figuring out angles for one still, I keep my hands ready with more or less daily exercise.
Booked for TK today. They normally have a nap so I work on sketches or write until it’s time for their 2nd recess of the day.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Booked for TK today. They normally have a nap so I work on sketches or write until it’s time for their 2nd recess of the day.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
This view of the Fox Theater Tower was one of the test pieces I did for the Feast at the Fox to figure out how I was going to paint the theater front live at the event itself. #stockton, #localartist, #coloringbook
September 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This view of the Fox Theater Tower was one of the test pieces I did for the Feast at the Fox to figure out how I was going to paint the theater front live at the event itself. #stockton, #localartist, #coloringbook
I will be at Discovery Martial Arts Stockton for National Night Out- come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
August 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I will be at Discovery Martial Arts Stockton for National Night Out- come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Tuesday evening y'all! If you are in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth. I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
August 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tuesday evening y'all! If you are in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth. I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
July 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
If you happen to be in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
July 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you happen to be in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Ninth and final page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Ninth and final page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Eighth page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Eighth page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Seventh page of contextual photos. Photo number 17 shows the original driveway that led to the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Seventh page of contextual photos. Photo number 17 shows the original driveway that led to the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Sixth page of contextual photos. Both Julia and Helen kept extensive gardens, the remnants of which were still around at the West Lane farm location when I took these photos. #visitstockton
July 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Sixth page of contextual photos. Both Julia and Helen kept extensive gardens, the remnants of which were still around at the West Lane farm location when I took these photos. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fifth page of contextual photos. These shots show the foundation grading for the second location of the house. This was too close to the Calaveras River so the house was moved again in 1939. #visitstockton
July 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fifth page of contextual photos. These shots show the foundation grading for the second location of the house. This was too close to the Calaveras River so the house was moved again in 1939. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fourth page of contextual photos. Photos of the outbuildings once used in support of the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fourth page of contextual photos. Photos of the outbuildings once used in support of the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Third page of contextual photos. Photo number 8 shows the very aggressive wisteria on the south side. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Third page of contextual photos. Photo number 8 shows the very aggressive wisteria on the south side. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Another motif for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me- I am very excited! #bread #poppyroll #visitstockton #localartist
July 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Another motif for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me- I am very excited! #bread #poppyroll #visitstockton #localartist
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Second page of contextual photos. Photo number 3 shows one of the oak trees found on the farm. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Second page of contextual photos. Photo number 3 shows one of the oak trees found on the farm. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Cheers! Sometimes it’s full scenes, sometimes it’s just an artifact. This tule shoe used while building up the CA delta levees, is one of the latter.
July 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Cheers! Sometimes it’s full scenes, sometimes it’s just an artifact. This tule shoe used while building up the CA delta levees, is one of the latter.
More sample scenes for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me- I am very excited! #bread #foccacia #visitstockton #localartist
July 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
More sample scenes for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me- I am very excited! #bread #foccacia #visitstockton #localartist
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. First page of contextual photos. Photo number 1 ended up becoming the first illustration for the Historic Stockton Coloring Book. The painting of Helen's Oaks will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. First page of contextual photos. Photo number 1 ended up becoming the first illustration for the Historic Stockton Coloring Book. The painting of Helen's Oaks will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Currently working on some prep scenes for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me. Just wait- we've got lots of fun things planned y'all! #visitstockton #localartist
July 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Currently working on some prep scenes for Feast at the Fox this September. Not only will I be painting live but there will be more of my work in the Silent Auction. Shout out to @visitstockton for including me. Just wait- we've got lots of fun things planned y'all! #visitstockton #localartist
Unearth the past with the power of illustration! I create archaeological illustrations that bring history to life. Visit my website to see my portfolio and learn more: www.dayannaknight.com #archaeologicalillustration, #independentscholar, #patreon, #coloringbook, #coloringpages
June 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Unearth the past with the power of illustration! I create archaeological illustrations that bring history to life. Visit my website to see my portfolio and learn more: www.dayannaknight.com #archaeologicalillustration, #independentscholar, #patreon, #coloringbook, #coloringpages
Spring Semester 2025 was a fantastic but exhausting block between school and coloring book events. Now that I am on break I've had a chance to line up some fun places to talk art, history, and how kids can be involved in both. #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #localartist
June 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Spring Semester 2025 was a fantastic but exhausting block between school and coloring book events. Now that I am on break I've had a chance to line up some fun places to talk art, history, and how kids can be involved in both. #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #localartist