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The Whodunit exhibit closing was much fun.  One of the paintings I had on display I created in the style of Dana Ellyn  and she enjoyed seeing it...    I'm always bad at remembering how to pronounce Dana's name and she once told me to think "Dana Banana" so now I do. Also at the party Roger Cutler awarded Sean Hennessey with the infamous Bowling Pin of Excellence award... The bowling match to determine the winner was very close and David Hagen came in 2nd place. I always enjoy hanging out with the Washington DC artist community!

It's the end of another week and time to write about another artist I know...   Next up is Dana Ellyn .  I met Dana through Matt Sesow and she is another popular artist in the DC area.  She is always smiling and very friendly. You can tell that she loves what she does.    Dana does not shy away from controversy and most of her paintings are political and/or religious. All of them have stories to tell and she is fearless in her delivery. I believe that the true test of art is how successful it is at evoking an emotion from the viewer. It doesn't have to be a good feeling but it should make you feel something. Dana's message is always loud and powerful and I really respect her fearlessness. However, what I enjoy most is the "bad puns" she often uses for the titles of her paintings. Dana's art may punch you in the gut but her titles often provide a punchline that leaves you smiling.  To see more of Dana's work, visit: http://www.d...