Bio | Dandy’s Art Studio

Dandylyon Darr
Artist
Keaau, Hawaii

I aim to create art that resonates with your soul and enhances your surroundings. Each original piece is crafted with this purpose in mind.

Creative Journey

As an artist, I am constantly inspired by the world around me. Since the mid 1990s, I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of art. It is my passion, my purpose, and my way of expressing myself. I have explored various mediums throughout my career, but I always find myself drawn back to my true love: painting. My unique style is a reflection of my experiences and emotions, and I am always seeking new opportunities to bring my visions to life.

Artistic Background

I've been passionate about art for as long I can remember. As a child, I painted on everything around me! Although I dreamed of attending art school, my analytical side led me pursue a Degree in Broadcasting and a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Art and Business. Despite my education, my desire to learn more about art never faded. I've continued my independent studies, exploring many forms of art and design. I started my artistic journey with acrylics and watercolors, and now I create encaustic. I consider myself a self-taught artist, an outsider challenging the norm, and I believe this unique journey resonates with many who appreciate my work today.

Inspiration

I get inspiration from the beauty I’m surrounded by. Living on the Big Island of Hawaii has become an epicenter for my artistic mind in such a fabulous way. Just like the volcano’s lava flows, my art is ever-changing, always evolving and becoming a huge joy to experience in my life. I’m intrigued by the vivid colors, unique landscapes, the ocean’s vast horizons with it’s amazing sunrises, sunsets and clouds.

Media

I primarily create encaustic and mixed media art on wood. My encaustic medium is crafted from 100% organic beeswax sourced from local beekeepers on the Big of Hawaii, combined with damar, a natural tree resin. I utilize a burning technique with shellac, derived from the secretions of the lac insect. My eco-friendly encaustic boasts nearly zero waste, as I recycle my paints back into my projects. Each stroke of hot molten paint aims to capture the beauty of the present moment, with abstract faces, dancers, and dynamic landscapes as my main subjects.

Passion

Why make art? I love the magical flow of where my creative mind takes me. I do what I do because I see art as a way to express my passion and share the love with others. My artistic abilities allow me to create unique fine art for you to enjoy for years to come. I try to go beyond the norm to express something essential and intangible, and the feedback I get about a finished painting is immensely rewarding.