Mixed-Media Artist · Las Vegas, Nevada
Dana Harding
I have always been drawn to art that feels alive—work
with color, texture, dimension, and details that make you want to look a little
closer.
My process usually begins with paint, but rarely ends
there. I use glass, jewelry, beads, found objects, and other dimensional
elements to build beyond the painted surface. I love the moment when an object
stops being simply an embellishment and becomes an essential part of the
artwork—when a piece of jewelry becomes something a painted woman is actually
wearing, or a dimensional flower seems to grow beyond the canvas.
I am especially drawn to fashion, florals, expressive
figures, and subjects that allow me to play with personality. I don’t approach
my work with a strict set of rules. Much of my process is intuitive: I
experiment, layer, change direction, and continue adding or subtracting until a
piece feels complete.
That freedom is an important part of my work. I want each
piece to feel individual rather than perfect, and sophisticated without
becoming too serious. There is usually an element of surprise—something
unexpected in the materials, the texture, or the way a familiar subject has
been interpreted.
Ultimately, I create art that I would want to stop and
look at: colorful, dimensional, expressive, and a little uncommon.
ACRYLIC & MIXED MEDIA ON WOOD PANEL 24 × 48 IN. · 2026
Unapologetically Joyful
A vibrant mixed-media portrait celebrating confidence, individuality, and the joy of being completely yourself.
Painted in vivid color and layered with dimensional details, the piece combines traditional painting with unexpected materials. Jewelry, glass, and handcrafted embellishments transform her sunglasses, accessories, and clothing — extending the artwork beyond the painted surface.
Exuberant, expressive, and completely comfortable taking up space, Unapologetically Joyful is a celebration of color, personality, and living life out loud.
Materials: Acrylic paint, glass, jewelry, dimensional embellishments, and resin on wood panel.
Acrylic & mixed media on wood panel 24 × 48 in. · 2026
THE BIG GUY
Bold, confident and impossible to overlook, The Big Guy brings a little swagger to the room.
Painted in vivid color and layered with dimensional details, the piece combines traditional painting with unexpected materials that invite a closer look. Jewelry, glass and handcrafted embellishments transform details of his clothing and accessories — from his chains and medallion to his statement belt buckle and watch — extending the artwork beyond the painted surface.
Cool behind his sunglasses and completely comfortable taking up space, The Big Guy is equal parts attitude, humor and individuality.
And if you happen to notice the time on his watch...well, it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.
Materials: Acrylic paint, glass, jewelry, dimensional embellishments, and resin on wood panel.
ACRYLIC & MIXED MEDIA ON STRETCHED CANVAS 20 × 20 IN. · 2026
UNBOTHERED
Confident, glamorous and completely unbothered.
Set against a vivid red background, Unbothered celebrates individuality, confidence and the pleasure of dressing entirely for yourself.
Painted by hand and layered with dimensional details, her dramatic jeweled headband becomes the centerpiece of the piece, while statement earrings and a colorful jeweled choker add texture, sparkle and unexpected dimension.
Behind oversized black sunglasses and with her chin held high, she doesn't ask to be noticed. She simply is.
Materials: Acrylic paint, glass, jewelry, dimensional embellishments, and resin on gallery stretched canvas.
ACRYLIC & MIXED MEDIA ON WOOD PANEL 24 x 36 · 2026
BLOOMING FABULOUS!
Joyful, exuberant and unapologetically colorful, Blooming Fabulous! celebrates the simple pleasure of surrounding yourself with things that make you happy.
Painted by hand and layered with dimensional details, oversized sculptural blooms spill from a bright pink vase. Each flower is sculpted by hand and individually painted before glass, beads and handcrafted embellishments are added, creating layers of texture, sparkle and unexpected dimension throughout the arrangement.
Bold, cheerful and completely comfortable being the center of attention, Blooming Fabulous! isn't the kind of bouquet that quietly sits in the corner. And really, why should it?
Materials: Acrylic paint, modeling paste, glass, beads, dimensional embellishments, and resin on wood panel.
Acrylic & Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas 20 × 20 2026
PERFECTLY POISED
Elegant, composed and quietly confident, Perfectly Poised celebrates the kind of presence that doesn't need to demand attention to command it.
Painted by hand in vibrant layers of turquoise, pink, orange and gold, her colorful wrapped turban frames a direct, expressive gaze. Dimensional jewelry, glass and handcrafted embellishments transform her statement earrings and necklace, while touches of gold leaf scattered across the background add warmth, texture and an unexpected bit of glamour.
With her chin lifted and eyes forward, she is colorful without being chaotic, glamorous without trying too hard, and completely comfortable in her own presence.
Materials: Acrylic paint, glass, jewelry, gold leaf, dimensional embellishments, and resin on stretched canvas.
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