Deanna - DMC Art & Design
@lady-dmc.bsky.social
I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Northern Nevada who specializes in [mostly] wildlife and pet portraits, but every now and then, I'll dabble in other areas, too.
Website to check out my portfolio, shop, and commission details: dmcartanddesign.com
Website to check out my portfolio, shop, and commission details: dmcartanddesign.com
🌟 “Whispers of Light” is finally complete! A 5x5 watercolor on aquaboard with a hint of metallic sparkle ✨ I started this at an Artist in Action event at Darkshot Coffee and updated the background to make it just right. 🎨 #WatercolorMagic #chickadee #birdpaintings #smallbirds #wildlifeart #birdlover
November 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🌟 “Whispers of Light” is finally complete! A 5x5 watercolor on aquaboard with a hint of metallic sparkle ✨ I started this at an Artist in Action event at Darkshot Coffee and updated the background to make it just right. 🎨 #WatercolorMagic #chickadee #birdpaintings #smallbirds #wildlifeart #birdlover
My current #wip in watercolor. I wanted to have this piece done for my current show Voices of the Arctic, but I also didn't want to rush it. #belugawhale #wildlifeartist #sealife #artwithapurpose #watercolor
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
My current #wip in watercolor. I wanted to have this piece done for my current show Voices of the Arctic, but I also didn't want to rush it. #belugawhale #wildlifeartist #sealife #artwithapurpose #watercolor
SOLD-Early Bird, 5x7 in watercolor. This was when I first started painting small birds, & I still love how this turned out, I can see how my style has changed, too. The original has gone to her forever home, you can still purchase cards in my shop or at the Artists Co-op Gallery in Reno. #birdlovers
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
SOLD-Early Bird, 5x7 in watercolor. This was when I first started painting small birds, & I still love how this turned out, I can see how my style has changed, too. The original has gone to her forever home, you can still purchase cards in my shop or at the Artists Co-op Gallery in Reno. #birdlovers
Taking a look back at one of my first mini paintings of a black bear "Emerging From the Shadows" in watercolor.
In the near future, I'll be painting more bears, but not all of them will be in watercolor. 😉 Possibly a little more controversial with the upcoming topic/series, too. #wildlifeartist
In the near future, I'll be painting more bears, but not all of them will be in watercolor. 😉 Possibly a little more controversial with the upcoming topic/series, too. #wildlifeartist
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Taking a look back at one of my first mini paintings of a black bear "Emerging From the Shadows" in watercolor.
In the near future, I'll be painting more bears, but not all of them will be in watercolor. 😉 Possibly a little more controversial with the upcoming topic/series, too. #wildlifeartist
In the near future, I'll be painting more bears, but not all of them will be in watercolor. 😉 Possibly a little more controversial with the upcoming topic/series, too. #wildlifeartist
Voices of the Arctic is up at the North Valleys Library! This interactive show shares the stories of Arctic wildlife through art & QR codes that connect viewers to ways they can help. As long as these animals remain vulnerable, this project will continue. On view through Jan 10. #VoicesOfTheArctic
October 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Voices of the Arctic is up at the North Valleys Library! This interactive show shares the stories of Arctic wildlife through art & QR codes that connect viewers to ways they can help. As long as these animals remain vulnerable, this project will continue. On view through Jan 10. #VoicesOfTheArctic
Official post 💙 I’ve been accepted to the Château d'Orquevaux Artist Residency in France for 2026! Thank you to everyone who has supported me, your encouragement makes this dream possible. gofund.me/4664ffb1e #ArtistResidency #DreamComeTrue
October 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Official post 💙 I’ve been accepted to the Château d'Orquevaux Artist Residency in France for 2026! Thank you to everyone who has supported me, your encouragement makes this dream possible. gofund.me/4664ffb1e #ArtistResidency #DreamComeTrue
Still in disbelief, with your help, I secured my spot at the Château d'Orquevaux residency next year with the first deposit! 💙 Next one’s due Nov 5. I’m applying for grants & adding what I can, but shares of my GoFundMe mean the world. gofund.me/4664ffb1e
October 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Still in disbelief, with your help, I secured my spot at the Château d'Orquevaux residency next year with the first deposit! 💙 Next one’s due Nov 5. I’m applying for grants & adding what I can, but shares of my GoFundMe mean the world. gofund.me/4664ffb1e
Gray wolves inspire me, and now they can inspire action. A portion of proceeds from these prints supports wolf conservation & my art journey to an upcoming residency in at Chateau d'Orquevaux! Tap the link in bio to grab a print & support wildlife & my art journey! #GrayWolf #WildlifeArt #ArtJourney
September 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Gray wolves inspire me, and now they can inspire action. A portion of proceeds from these prints supports wolf conservation & my art journey to an upcoming residency in at Chateau d'Orquevaux! Tap the link in bio to grab a print & support wildlife & my art journey! #GrayWolf #WildlifeArt #ArtJourney
Still dreaming about my first seitan döner kebab when I visited Berlin a couple of weeks ago. 🤤 It may not look like much, but if I lived in the area... I'd get one at least a couple of times a week.
September 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still dreaming about my first seitan döner kebab when I visited Berlin a couple of weeks ago. 🤤 It may not look like much, but if I lived in the area... I'd get one at least a couple of times a week.
It's been a while! 😱 And a lot has happened, too! Excited and honored to be accepted to a residency in France!
I'm trying to figure out if attending is feasible financially; any advice from artists who've done residencies?
Pictured below is "Where the Poppies Bloom," 5x7 in watercolor.
I'm trying to figure out if attending is feasible financially; any advice from artists who've done residencies?
Pictured below is "Where the Poppies Bloom," 5x7 in watercolor.
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It's been a while! 😱 And a lot has happened, too! Excited and honored to be accepted to a residency in France!
I'm trying to figure out if attending is feasible financially; any advice from artists who've done residencies?
Pictured below is "Where the Poppies Bloom," 5x7 in watercolor.
I'm trying to figure out if attending is feasible financially; any advice from artists who've done residencies?
Pictured below is "Where the Poppies Bloom," 5x7 in watercolor.
Trying out pastel for the first time — love the color, but the texture gives me the “heeby jeebys.” 😅 Have you worked with pastel before? This piece will be in the Urban Life Show at Artists Co-op Gallery (Sept 1–Nov 8)! Reception Sept 7, 12–4 pm, go say hi + tag the gallery!
August 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trying out pastel for the first time — love the color, but the texture gives me the “heeby jeebys.” 😅 Have you worked with pastel before? This piece will be in the Urban Life Show at Artists Co-op Gallery (Sept 1–Nov 8)! Reception Sept 7, 12–4 pm, go say hi + tag the gallery!
A look back at "Mountain Blues" in watercolor. Originally requested at a show by Nevada locals since I didn't, at the time, have anything painted with the Nevada state bird. Definitely a bird I'll need to revisit and paint again in the [near] future. 😉
August 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A look back at "Mountain Blues" in watercolor. Originally requested at a show by Nevada locals since I didn't, at the time, have anything painted with the Nevada state bird. Definitely a bird I'll need to revisit and paint again in the [near] future. 😉
🐇 Amid red poppies, a gentle rabbit rests—fragile yet resilient. Tiny details test me, but we’re nearly there! 🎨 #WatercolorArt
August 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🐇 Amid red poppies, a gentle rabbit rests—fragile yet resilient. Tiny details test me, but we’re nearly there! 🎨 #WatercolorArt
Something a little different this time… a piece with more moving parts, more layers, and more to keep me on my toes. It’s already proving to be a challenge, just the way I like it. 🖌️✨
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#poppies #watercolor #rabbitsoftiktok #artprocess #dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist
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#poppies #watercolor #rabbitsoftiktok #artprocess #dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist
August 8, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Something a little different this time… a piece with more moving parts, more layers, and more to keep me on my toes. It’s already proving to be a challenge, just the way I like it. 🖌️✨
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#poppies #watercolor #rabbitsoftiktok #artprocess #dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist
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#poppies #watercolor #rabbitsoftiktok #artprocess #dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist
This was the first time painting pet fur clicked for me. Rocky’s portrait taught me not just about layering, texture, or color, but about feeling the animal in the artwork.
#petportraitartist #dogportrait #artistgrowth #custompetportrait
#petportraitartist #dogportrait #artistgrowth #custompetportrait
July 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This was the first time painting pet fur clicked for me. Rocky’s portrait taught me not just about layering, texture, or color, but about feeling the animal in the artwork.
#petportraitartist #dogportrait #artistgrowth #custompetportrait
#petportraitartist #dogportrait #artistgrowth #custompetportrait
A little throwback to Sadie’s portrait, a sweet girl I had the honor of painting. Watching her come to life through each brushstroke still makes me smile. Custom portraits are one of my favorite ways to honor the bond we share with our pets. #petportrait #watercolorportrait #dogpainting
July 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A little throwback to Sadie’s portrait, a sweet girl I had the honor of painting. Watching her come to life through each brushstroke still makes me smile. Custom portraits are one of my favorite ways to honor the bond we share with our pets. #petportrait #watercolorportrait #dogpainting
✨ Website Revamp in Progress ✨
I'm officially moving my shop from Etsy to my website, and it goes live July 28th!
Same art, smoother experience.
More updates (and tutorials!) coming soon. 💻🎨
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#dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist #watercolor #petportraits #supportartists
I'm officially moving my shop from Etsy to my website, and it goes live July 28th!
Same art, smoother experience.
More updates (and tutorials!) coming soon. 💻🎨
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#dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist #watercolor #petportraits #supportartists
July 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
✨ Website Revamp in Progress ✨
I'm officially moving my shop from Etsy to my website, and it goes live July 28th!
Same art, smoother experience.
More updates (and tutorials!) coming soon. 💻🎨
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#dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist #watercolor #petportraits #supportartists
I'm officially moving my shop from Etsy to my website, and it goes live July 28th!
Same art, smoother experience.
More updates (and tutorials!) coming soon. 💻🎨
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#dmcartanddesign #wildlifeartist #watercolor #petportraits #supportartists
"The Tide Between Us," 9x12 in watercolor, and the third time I've painted sea otters. 🩵🦦 #seaotterart #watercolor #wildlifeartist #wildlifeconservation
July 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"The Tide Between Us," 9x12 in watercolor, and the third time I've painted sea otters. 🩵🦦 #seaotterart #watercolor #wildlifeartist #wildlifeconservation
“The Tide Between Us” 🦦💙
This piece is a quiet tribute to connection, steady, nurturing, and full of grace. It’s the third time I’ve painted sea otters, and their tenderness and trust continue to inspire me. #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting
This piece is a quiet tribute to connection, steady, nurturing, and full of grace. It’s the third time I’ve painted sea otters, and their tenderness and trust continue to inspire me. #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting
July 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“The Tide Between Us” 🦦💙
This piece is a quiet tribute to connection, steady, nurturing, and full of grace. It’s the third time I’ve painted sea otters, and their tenderness and trust continue to inspire me. #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting
This piece is a quiet tribute to connection, steady, nurturing, and full of grace. It’s the third time I’ve painted sea otters, and their tenderness and trust continue to inspire me. #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting
Sea otter pups rely on their mothers for everything, warmth, grooming, and even floating. 🦦💙 Every layer brings out more softness, more connection. Almost there! #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting #artprogress #animalartist #conservationawareness
July 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Sea otter pups rely on their mothers for everything, warmth, grooming, and even floating. 🦦💙 Every layer brings out more softness, more connection. Almost there! #seaotters #wildlifeart #watercolorpainting #artprogress #animalartist #conservationawareness
Almost there! This is my third time painting sea otters, and I have to say… I still love it. Each time gets a little easier as I learn more about their fur patterns, facial features, and the softness they carry. 🦦💙
#watercolorwip #seaotters #wildlifeart #animalportrait #natureinspired #artprogress
#watercolorwip #seaotters #wildlifeart #animalportrait #natureinspired #artprogress
July 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Almost there! This is my third time painting sea otters, and I have to say… I still love it. Each time gets a little easier as I learn more about their fur patterns, facial features, and the softness they carry. 🦦💙
#watercolorwip #seaotters #wildlifeart #animalportrait #natureinspired #artprogress
#watercolorwip #seaotters #wildlifeart #animalportrait #natureinspired #artprogress
The relationship between a sea otter mother and her pup is intense, full of care, teaching, and protection. Without her, the pup wouldn’t survive. And yet, she’s just as vulnerable.🦦
#watercolorartist #wildlifeart #seaotters #marineanimals #animalbond #artreel #conservationawareness
#watercolorartist #wildlifeart #seaotters #marineanimals #animalbond #artreel #conservationawareness
July 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The relationship between a sea otter mother and her pup is intense, full of care, teaching, and protection. Without her, the pup wouldn’t survive. And yet, she’s just as vulnerable.🦦
#watercolorartist #wildlifeart #seaotters #marineanimals #animalbond #artreel #conservationawareness
#watercolorartist #wildlifeart #seaotters #marineanimals #animalbond #artreel #conservationawareness
Just wrapped up my Artist in Action session at @darkshotcoffee , and I’ve officially started my next piece, a walrus in watercolor 🧡 This one will be part of my upcoming solo show at the North Valleys Library in Reno. More details to come soon! #wip #wildlifeart #watercolor #walrus #artinprogress
July 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Just wrapped up my Artist in Action session at @darkshotcoffee , and I’ve officially started my next piece, a walrus in watercolor 🧡 This one will be part of my upcoming solo show at the North Valleys Library in Reno. More details to come soon! #wip #wildlifeart #watercolor #walrus #artinprogress
"Perch in the Wild Quiet," 9x12 in watercolor. Every time I finish a watercolor like this, I’m reminded what consistency and patience can do. Watercolor will challenge you, but if you stick with it, the rewards are worth it. 🌿🖌️
#WatercolorArtist #WildlifeArt #ArtTips #BirdPainting #StayConsistent
#WatercolorArtist #WildlifeArt #ArtTips #BirdPainting #StayConsistent
July 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"Perch in the Wild Quiet," 9x12 in watercolor. Every time I finish a watercolor like this, I’m reminded what consistency and patience can do. Watercolor will challenge you, but if you stick with it, the rewards are worth it. 🌿🖌️
#WatercolorArtist #WildlifeArt #ArtTips #BirdPainting #StayConsistent
#WatercolorArtist #WildlifeArt #ArtTips #BirdPainting #StayConsistent
"Perch in the Wild Quiet," 9x12 in watercolor. What animals would you like to see me paint next? #watercolor #artprocess #watercolorartist #wildlife #birdtok #birdpainting #birdwatching
#ArtWithMeaning #ScrubJay #NatureInspired
#ArtWithMeaning #ScrubJay #NatureInspired
June 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Perch in the Wild Quiet," 9x12 in watercolor. What animals would you like to see me paint next? #watercolor #artprocess #watercolorartist #wildlife #birdtok #birdpainting #birdwatching
#ArtWithMeaning #ScrubJay #NatureInspired
#ArtWithMeaning #ScrubJay #NatureInspired