Bonfire Collage

It was suggested to me by several peers that I start to combine my collages with my sculpture.  I started on this piece by making tons and tons of paper using spray paint to leave patterns and marks.  I cut diamonds out and started layering them on to the form.  I am commemorating living in a house with two wonderful women, where we conversed around a bonfire in the summer.  More updates to come soon! 

Orange Space Kitty

"Orange Space Kitty"

12"x12"

Another commissioned work for a friend. My friend Josh wanted a special gift for his room mate Sarah's birthday. He informed me of her favorite colors, sherbet orange and purple. He wanted a cat with an outer space environment. I think it turned out really well!

If you are interested in a commissioned piece, feel free to contact me:

danalynnharper@gmail.com

Prickly Caterpillar

"Prickly Caterpillar"

8"x21"

Sold to my sister!

Mini Series

New Mini Series that will be for sale on FIELD DAY.

I created these miniature pieces, filled with hot air balloons, mountains, alien spaceships, cupcakes and more. These pieces range from $10-$16. Perfect for anyone who can't afford to splurge. Come early because these little babies will go quick!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FIELD DAY:

(you can also find us on facebook!)

I wanted to invite all of you guys to an event called FIELD DAY. We're going to have art, music, beer, badminton and $1 hot dogs! This is an all day event from 3pm-midnight, there are 3 artists who will be showing work. Kara Hemsworth, Chaz O-Neil and myself. As of now we have 4 bands that are going to play: Marbles for Eyes, John, Spaced Velvet andDrunk On Horseback.


All day ART/MUSIC HOUSE SHOW, BADMINTON, BEER PONG, GAMES,LOCAL ART, LIVE MUSIC & BEER. Enjoy local art and music, bring your friends and drink some beer! 2577 North 4th St, 43202, near the intersection on Hudson and 4th st. Look for signs! Please note that this is an all-age event. There will be free beer, but we do not allow underage drinking. Again, beer will be free, but only to those over 21.


FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY:

Hand picked local bands for your listening pleasure.

ART DISPLAYED BY LOCAL ARTISTS:

DANA LYNN HARPER & KARA HEMSWORTH
Both artists received their BFA at The Ohio State University in Art and Technology. Kara's work is character based, she uses digital and traditional mediums to story tell and create well-rounded characters. Dana primarily works in sculpture, but continues to dabble in 2D work on wood and paper, using spray paint to add color.



LAY OF THE LAND:

1st & 2nd Floor: Art, Art and MORE art, snacks, merchandise.
Basement: ALL day music
Outside: Badminton, Games, Beer pong, SPRINKLERS.
EVERYWHERE: BEEEEEER. (don't be afraid to BYOB)


During FIELD DAY, artists will discount prices, this is your opportunity to get a couple bucks knocked of the price of great, original work. Work will be available for purchase, as will merchandise from the bands. Purchased work will be picked up the following day Noon-4pm, so that it can be displayed through out the night. Credit cards accepted! ;)



A MAP FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:


DIRECTIONS:

Coming up North High Street Towards Hudson, heading North.

Turn right on Arcadia

Turn right on north 4th Street

House is on the right. Look for signs.


The best places to park:
Glenmawr Ave
Arcadia Ave
North 4th Street
Indianola

Bikes can be parked around back or out front, please bring your own lock.


FOR MORE INFORMATION: danalynnharper@gmail.com, karahemsworth@gmail.com

Glitter Mountain

Glitter Mountain

12"x12"

Each piece of paper is hand sprayed by me, using lace and string to create unique patterns. I then cut up these papers into small triangles. I wanted to create a pile, using the triangles to create dimension and a glittery affect. After adhering the triangles to the bare wood, I used fluorescent orange to create a raining acid mist. The piece is framed in yellow painted lattice and is ready to hang.

AVAILABLE IN MY ETSY SHOP

KAPOW!

"Kapow!"

12"x12"

I cut thin triangle pieces from hand sprayed paper and layered them on top of one another to create depth. The triangles are coming out from the center creating an explosion of color, shape and pattern. The shape can be seen as an explosion, flower, star or even a colorful sea urchin. I like to see it as a burst of light, an explosion of playful color. Pasted onto natural wood, there is a fluorescent orange mist sprayed over the piece.

AVAILABLE ON ETSY

Ice cream cone Mountain

CLOUD MOUNTAIN

7"x7" (collage without frame)

8.5"x8.5" (collage with frame)

I wanted to make a magical little island that floats in the sky. I added hot pink crystal mountains and a row of green trees. The mountainous landscape is growing from a batch of different colored clouds beneath it.

ICE CREAM CONE MOUNTAIN

7"x7" (collage without frame)

8.5"x8.5" (with frame)

I wanted to create a magical yummy place, where the trees are green and the clouds are made of strawberry ice cream. This can be seen as an upside down landscape or a colorful ice cream cone.

Thank You Postcards

4"x6"

I made these postcards for the professors and advisors that provided me with letters of recommendation for grad school. They're postcards made from construction paper.

Dan Deacon Spaceship

"Dan Deacon Spaceship"

24"x 24"

This was inspired by the music of Dan Deacon. I used cut paper that I had texture with spray paint. After the pieces were glued to the board I sprayed the piece with blue, pink and white spray paint to create some atmosphere.