Hello! My name's Dana, and I'm an American artist living in France. I draw animals and mythical creatures, from wolves and bats to capricorns and dragons. My two main mediums are digital (Procreate on iPad) and linocut/hand-printing. I focus on practical merch with a long shelf life, but also make small items that can be enjoyed on any budget.Thank you for taking the time to review my portfolio and for considering me for your event.

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Merchandise

Below are examples of the merchandise I sell.

Consistent merch
I always have these items with me
✦ Stickers
✦ Beanie Hats/Caps
✦ Linocut prints (variable and limited-run designs)
✦ Art tapestries/art print bandanasVariable merch
These items may change from one event to the next and are often limited edition
✦ Hand-printed (via linocut) shirts
✦ Charms/keychains, badges/buttons
✦ Patches
✦ Mystery Bags (Prints, stickers, metallic bookmarks and other discontinued merch - customers are fully informed of bag possibilities before purchase!)

Hand-printed, machine-washable shirt (movie clip is 15 seconds)

Table

Below are photos of my table at my previous events (chronologically ordered with most recent first).

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Illustrations

Below are other examples of my work, some of which are being used for new merchandise currently in production.

At some events, I offer custom drawing commissions. I typically offer drawings of animals, mythical beasts, and anthropomorphic characters.

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Why "Abandon Ambition"?

"Abandon Ambition" is an expression of despair following the events of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns, increasing temperatures and destructive weather caused by climate change... there are many reasons to lose hope, and consequently lose ambition, when you're unsure of what's coming next and how it'll disrupt your plans.However, despite all this, there are still reasons to celebrate the time which we have now. And, without ambition, there are only passions, interests, and the desire to try new things and discover new means of self expression. Without a goal or a deadline, without a vision for the future, I can pay intense attention to the nature that surrounds me and survives in the face of environmental destruction, and how animals offer a reflection of our own humanity.When I abandon ambition, I express despair, but also creativity. Without the ambition for something large and specific and disruptable, I have more freedom to explore art in many forms and share it with the world, enjoying smaller goals and exploring larger ideas along the way.

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List of vendor events

Upcoming events (2025)

Past events: 2024

Past events: 2023

Past events: 2022

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