I received a Master’s in Art in 1989 from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, with an emphasis on sculpture. While working toward my degree, I gained experience in all mediums while my focus was mainly abstract female forms in cement and steel. After graduating, I continued to sculpt expressionistic figurative sculptures until 2009 in cement and other materials like clay and wood. At that time, I transitioned, leaving sculpture behind to explore two-dimensional Art in multiple paint mediums and subject matter. Since painting, I have found my inspiration from nature and animals. I enjoy capturing and bringing to life the spirit of horses, birds, and other animals. Many of my paintings begin with layers of hand-made papers and alternately contrasting colors with spontaneous and expressive brushstrokes. I often incorporate and combine symbolic free-formed and geometric shapes. My process is intuitive. I love to employ all the available design elements to express rhythms, energy, moods, and emotions. Each painting experience is unique, yet my goal for all my paintings is to capture a degree of the joy and beauty that nature gives us.

Dara’s work is represented in Arizona by Wilde Meyer Galleries.  Click on any piece to enlarge it.

Blue Lips Dara Daniel 30" x 30" acrylic on canvas $600

At the Threshold Dara Daniel 24" x 24" acrylic on canvas $400

Nature's Gifts Dara Daniel 16" x 16" acrylic on canvas $225

Elusive One Dara Daniel 12" x 12" acrylic and mixed media on canvas $150

Hanging Out Dara Daniel 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas $60

Two Blue Eggs Dara Daniel 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas $60

Bird with Object Dara Daniel 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas $60

Attitude Dara Daniel 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas $60