Art By Dakota Drake

11/07/2025

Biggest canvas I've ever painted on, at 4 ft x 6 ft.
Great big ole' cactus as a private commission!

10/07/2025

Oranges so juicy, they glow under a UV light!

Layering florescent paint not only gave these a translucent glow, but also had some fun blacklight effects.

8"x10", spray paint and acrylic on canvas

07/07/2025

Summer cleaning sale on art prints!
I'll be updating my online store for a buncha new prints and originals, but first I need to move out as many of the goodies that have been lounging there for a while.
Everything in my online store is going to be 20% off for July and August! That includes prints, originals, stickers, and digital downloads.

www.dakotadrake.com/shop

30/06/2025

Huge thanks to AZK9 Rescue and Tipsy Cactus TapRoom! The pet-painting party went fantastic!

19/06/2025

19/06/2025

Paint your pet for a good cause!

I'm teaching a guided paint and sip at Tipsy Cactus where everyone gets to leave with a portrait of their favorite furbaby. Proceeds go to an animal rescue!

14/06/2025

Last night's She Deck opening was awesome. I loved seeing so many people make this local event into a real community art space.

11/06/2025

This Friday, come hang out with me at Danelle Plaza in the old Rocket Space location that's been turned into a gallery. There's food, punk/skate crafts, live artists, live music, and some seriously amazing art.
Really, I've found so many new favorite local artists through this exhibit. Come see!

05/06/2025

This is not the first time I've painted Teagan and Bobby's dog.

05/06/2025

This will now be this cat's political portrait.

Posca markers AND paint! A fluffy kitty for Teagan and Bobby.

04/06/2025

Wanna come to an art opening that has live music, live painting, live skating, live living people, and MY ART?!
Come over to Danelle Plaza, which I have described before as a modern day fairy ring (it was interesting enough that I didn't fully believe it would still be there in the morning, or I'd get stuck in it for 20 years) for a skateboard themed night.
Here's the story behind this art:
In the original story of The Frog Prince, her family (who doesn't know he could be a prince) forces a child to keep her promise to a stranger with ulterior motives and "scary van with 'candy' inside" energy, and allows him access to her personal space her her body - against her will.
And everyone takes from this: "you never know who could be a prince in disguise!!1!" I hate this fairy tale.
Don't do uncomfortable things out of politeness. Rescind offers and retract consent if you don't feel safe or comfortable. Allow others to do the same.
Don't date for a frog's "potential" to be royalty if they've shown you literally zero signs that they're anything other than a frog.
Leave them to their ponds.

02/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who spent a rainy Sunday evening painting magical beasts!

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