About the art: "Aries" (Zodiac Series) - Painting by Dakota Daetwiler, 2023.The story of Aries gave me so much to work with, I have to say it was easy to make this piece beautiful. I love how she turned out so much! The story of Aries is: "Based on a golden ram of Greek mythology. Legend states that Aries, identified with a golden ram, rescued Phrixus and took him to Colchis where he sacrificed the ram to appease the Gods. Later, Phrixus, in the face of death was saved by a golden ram with wings which flew him to safety."As you can see, I incorporated a lot of gold into this piece. I think the look on her face really identifies with Aries tough spirit, based on what I read Aries is a determined fighter who is also very self sacrificing. Her birthstones (March and April) are incorporated into her golden armor - Aquamarine and Diamond. Her birth month flowers are also incorporated into the piece in the bottom right and left corners, Daffodil and Daisy. The Aries constellation is above her, peeking through the shimmering golden ram's head. She looks like she is off to battle. I adore this painting, I hope I did Aries proud with this piece!

Be sure to follow me on social media while I paint the entire series, which will all be available for Diamond Art with Diamond Art Club.
 
These are high quality prints of her original painting (copies) Not an original painting.

Traditional Canvas Print (Signed)
High quality inks and materials, these are the most popular. Canvas prints are hand stretched over wood by Dakota and look the most like traditional art. These take approximately 5-8 days to create, plus shipping time. These usually arrive at your door in about 2 weeks. Canvas prints come hand signed by Dakota with a card that has the name of the artwork and the date your canvas was created.
These will retain value the best out of any print options of her work.
 
Flat Photo Print (Signed)
Printed on high quality thick photo paper, these come hand signed by Dakota and ship the fastest. They will need to be framed before hanging as they are a flat rolled print. They are the most affordable option.
 
Dakota makes both of these prints in house, these are not made by some big box retailer. She makes sure each one is hand crafted with care, from the making of the wood frame (for canvas), stretching, stapling, signing... all done by her! The photo and canvas prints are made in her house on her 44" commercial giclee printer with high quality pigment, museum grade archival inks. She takes the time to make sure you will get the highest quality print possible.
 
Please keep prints out of direct sunlight, away from high heat, away from freezing temperatures, and away from high humidity areas.