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national mall . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #drawing #penonpaper #nationalmall #dc #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDkLXkhp-k/?igshid=4iue59p1v7bw

. . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #drawing #pen #penonpaper #abstract #abstractart #contemporaryart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxh4R8IBbCa/?igshid=qwfh1pwkwi1l

thinking of van gogh. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #drawing #pencil #pencilonpaper #workonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxce9EaBnzB/?igshid=43z4aejohqs2

i met a lovely couple from australia yesterday and i told them that i thought it was really cool to collect coins from many of the international guests that come to the museum gift shop. they thought it was a great idea but unfortunately they didnt have any coins to give. so the wife asked me if i wanted a little koala and gave me this keychain instead. there are some truly kind and respectful people in this world. p.s. check the story for the coin collection i have so far... . . . . #artist #dalyabain #coincollection #coincollecting #australia #koala #keychain https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ5kLchdXd/?igshid=6b5xpbrikk6m

she said my work was a cliche, what does that mean? (finally finished after leaving it along for a couple months) . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #canvas #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract #acryliconcanvas https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQGj2yhWTs/?igshid=119sxjl471m5w

if you've seen my story, you understand. if not, check the story lol. anyways: i know you don't know but can you feel it (reworked) 2019 60 x 48 in. acrylic on canvas . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #canvas #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract #automatism #psychicautomatism #acryliconcanvas https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKm49ShW0c/?igshid=5jo9nu1g2ywd

here, write down my phone number. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #drawing #pencil #pencilonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw96GPNhk5m/?igshid=10d3jwjl7k0o1

streams of consciousness  2019 44 x 30 in. acrylic on paper https://www.instagram.com/p/Buq269qnH8D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ctz36puw97cp

am i still here?  2019 44 x 30 in. acrylic on paper . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #workonpaper #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoQJgjhaEg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15keidpvjlj56

how can i connect with you without being pretentious  2019 40 x 26 in. acrylic on paper . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #workonpaper #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BumFQ-Jh_2m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12pnkr9c34dpu

the amount of frustration that is in my mind cannot appreciate this work right now 2019 41 x 29 in. acrylic on paper . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #workonpaper #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BujnlchhZbc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qnw2hvhdni7z

i should be happy with the recent news but it doesn't stop me from thinking about my future and leading me down an existential crisis hole. what am i doing, where am i going, how do i get there? 2019 acrylic on paper . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #workonpaper #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/Bug7o4mhz2D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sulwkoq2jgya

it's been a few months since my VSC residency and i still haven't unpacked all the works i've done. but as i continue on my journey to find my distinct voice, my artist's mark, i recall these few oil pastel drawings i did that give me life. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #drawing #oilpastels #abstract #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUJvYSBs_h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2cjt2oaomwbm

i know you don’t know but can you feel it 2019 60 x 48 in. acrylic on canvas -- the last pic was what the painting looked like for the last three years since i first painted it back in 2016. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #canvas #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPGCbBndn0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1feunh6smym0b

im grateful for all the recent experiences I've had. hopefully they lead to more adventures. I've also appreciated the critiques and comments on my work because it helps me become a better and more influential artist. and at the end of the day, i do want the money and exposure of a successful artist but more importantly i want to know I've made an impact in this world. love to you all. thank you. -- she said my work was a cliche what does that mean? 2019 48 x 36 in. acrylic on canvas . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #canvas #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJu2wgBLKl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p8db7s5komv8

no new work today. just wanted to take time and reflect on the progression of my work and my style. this piece was from early 2018. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #workonpaper #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuG9iYOBGjF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x6xxjfte6r8q

is this progress or continued failure 2019 40 x 36 in. acrylic on canvas the back reads: i need to produce something of quality. this looks like it belongs in walmart. . . . . #art #artist #dalyabain #painting #acrylic #canvas #abstractart #contemporaryart #abstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEs-nHhYki/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1atol7h1skzta