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Pumpkin: A Pet Portrait in Pastel
"Pumpkin", 8x10" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios A special dog can be an amazing companion, and my beloved pug, Pumpkin, was no exception. Pumpkin was the sweet and gentle pug that my husband and I adopted before we had children. A rescue dog, she endured a...
Hydrangea: A Pastel Floral Portrait
"Hydrangea", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your...
Oliver, Age 6: Graphite Portrait of a Child
Children see magic because they look for it. —Christopher Moore "Oliver, Age 6", 6x9", graphite on Bristol paper by Annie Dash Studios My son, Oliver, has such a kind and gentle temperament, which I felt was perfectly reflected in the reference photograph (below)...
Liesl As a Bride: A Graphite Wedding portrait
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. - Proverbs 31:25"Liesl as a Bride", 9x12", graphite on Bristol paper by Annie Dash based on a photograph by Anaya Photography My beautiful and accomplished sister-in-law, Liesl, and...
Patoka Lake: A Waterscape in Pastel
"Patoka Lake", 11x14" pastel on Pastelbord artist's panel by Annie Dash Studios Patoka Lake is a picturesque reservoir in southern Indiana, well loved across the region for its natural beauty, wildlife, and family-friendly recreational attractions. My family had the...
Iris: A Pastel Floral Portrait
"Iris", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit - Romans 15:13 The Iris is not only an incredibly beautiful flower, but is deeply...
The Montgomery Farmhouse
"The Montgomery Farmhouse", 11x14" watercolor on Aquabord watercolor panel by Annie Dash Studios "Home is where our story begins." - Annie Danielson For generations, this beautiful 150-year-old farmhouse has been a haven of love, joy, and peace shared by the...
5 Tips to Plan Your Family Photo Session
As a lifelong artist and a portrait photographer for over 25 years, I frequently get inquiries and questions about photo sessions. With a busy family of seven and an art studio, I have extremely limited availability for photo sessions and often have a waitlist for...
Oliver: Pastel Portrait of a Child
"Oliver", 9x12", pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Last year, I took formal photos of my son, Oliver, to document him at this adorable age in his childhood. He wore a special suit that was handed down to our family by my Godmother, whose grandsons wore it. I just...
Hydrangea: A Watercolor Floral Portrait
"Hydrangea", 9x12", watercolor on paper by Annie Dash Studios My in-laws are wonderful gardeners, and I was inspired by their incredibly beautiful hydrangeas while visiting them last year. This was one of the photos that I took:"Hydrangea", photograph by Annie Dash...
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Annie Dash Studios is a portrait artist and painter serving New Albany, Indiana and beyond with commissioned and original realistic fine art pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paintings.