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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8 Welcome! If you’re new here, I’m...
Fritz: A Cat Portrait in Pastel
A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world. – St. Francis of Assisi "Fritz", 9x12", pastel on Canson Velvet Pastel Paper by Annie Dash Studios Fritz came to us last year as a stray kitten and charmed our boys so much that we decided to keep...
Baby Annie: A Pastel Portrait of Myself as a Baby
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. - Psalm 107:1 "Baby Annie", 9x12", pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios There is something uniquely tender about painting a portrait of someone you have known your entire life. Especially when that...
Tulips: A Floral Pastel Portrait
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. - 1 Thessalonians 3:12 "Tulips", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios The beautiful tulip symbolizes unconditional love and rebirth, while pink...
Oliver’s First Communion: A Pastel Portrait
This is the day the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24 "Oliver's First Communion", 9x12", pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Oliver is our kind, gentle-hearted, and cheerful son who is receiving his First Holy Communion later this...
Tess’s First Communion: A Pastel Portrait
A word, a kindly smile, will often suffice to gladden a wounded and sorrowful heart. - St. Thérèse of Lisieux "Tess's First Communion", 9x12", pastel on Canson Velvet Pastel Paper by Annie Dash Studios Tess is a sweet and gentle-hearted girl, and was one of the first...
Victor in the Pines: a Pastel portrait of a child
I prayed for this child, and the lord has granted me what I asked of him. - 1 Samuel 1:27 "Victor in the Pines", 9x12", pastel on Canson Velvet Pastel Paper by Annie Dash Studios When our oldest son was 4 years old, my husband and I took him and his brothers to...
Our Savior: A Pastel Portrait of Jesus Christ
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 "Our Savior", 9.5x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios We are living in an age of anxiety, a time of distress, and few are unaffected by the weight of the world's challenges. This has been...
Kathleen: A Pastel Portrait
Nothing is as strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as true strength. - St. Francis De Sales "Kathleen", 9.5x12", pastel on Pastelmat by Annie Dash Studios I'm delighted to share "Kathleen", a pastel portrait of my dear friend who lives a radiant life of beauty,...
Andrew, My Husband: A Pastel portrait
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. - Matthew 5:9 "Andrew, My Husband", 9x12", pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios My beloved husband, Andrew, has been a consistent source of love, inspiration, and joy to me for 24 years....
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Annie Dash Studios is a portrait artist, painter, and photographer serving New Albany, Indiana and beyond with heirloom fine art pastel, acrylic, and watercolor paintings and timeless portrait photography.