Current Artwork
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Hawk on Grandpa's Truck
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Pastel Cow
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Staring you down
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Calm after the storm
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Rooster Ready
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My Reflection
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Carry Me!
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No Bull
Events
January 9th-February 9th
Danica Minard | Delightful Distractions
I present to you:
Connections
A collection of fine art paintings that deal with our human need for connection to nature, to each other, and to the world around us.
Opening reception:
January 9th, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
A little about me …………………
I am an eternal dreamer.
A child at heart,
Forever an optomist,
(just ask my husband)
Forever painting,
(just ask my daughter)
Forever reaching and teaching.
(just ask my students).
The Featherly Friends
My Approach
Artist Statement
I believe that art is one of the last true forms of magic that exists. As a young child I saw the world as a painting waiting to be brought to life through the canvas. I enjoy the beauty that coming to the canvas brings for the creator as well as the viewer. Through my art I hope to elicit the beauty of nature, and the energy of life.
Current work,
Hawk on Grandpa’s Truck
24”X36”
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
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Over 25 new and recent works
Exploring the featherly friends
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15 Years of experience teaching art
Students aged 5-100!
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Most recent accomplishments
Wartburg Community Symphony
Music Takes Flight Art Competition
First Place
Recent Exhibits
Meet the sister paintings; Silent Night, Barn Swallow and Joy to Our World, Dove. I created the second painting Joy to Our World, Dove for the Festival of Trees 2024 at the University of Northern Iowa. I was honored to have the opportunity to be the guest artist for this fundraising event put on by Mercy One Medical Center in Cedar Falls Iowa. In many cultures the dove is a symbol for peace and hope. After I created the dove painting where we see the brightness of day, I naturally wanted to create its opposite, the cool serenity of night. I greatly enjoy the way these two paintings support each other by presenting opposing ideas but similar composition. The Joy to Our World, Dove painting was auctioned off online and present at this year’s Festival of Trees, while It’s pair painting, Silent Night, Barn Swallow, is available for purchase, please email to inquire about this artwork.
Current Inspirations
Featherly Friends
What are they really thinking? What can they tell you with those seemingly innocent looks at you? This is my light hearted series focusing on the personalities of our featherly friends. Get to know them now!
Hopeful Hues
In past works I focused mainly on the human figure and the relationships between people. In this series I go back to my roots and reinterest myself in the connection between Mothers, Daughters, and familial bonds.
Small Angels
The way the smallest of humans sees the world inspires this series. The wonder and magic of the smallest beauties through their eyes.
coming soon