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2026, Commissioned Art, Miniature Art, Sold

Iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse Viewpoint, Lane County, Oregon

April 24, 2026 DVD's Creations Leave a comment

Iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse Viewpoint, Lane County, Oregon

For the rest of 2026, I’m centering my 4×4 paintings on the landscapes I return to often here in Lane County, Oregon. This piece captures one of those in-between moments—the pause along the drive where you have to pull over and take it all in.

Heading north on Highway 101, the central coastline delights with wide, dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. Then, almost suddenly, Heceta Head Lighthouse appears—perched above the ocean, steady and unmistakable against the shifting sky.

It’s more than just a scenic stop. Whales pass the Oregon coast year round, with peak migration seasons being mid-December to mid-January (southbound) and late March through May (northbound). Nearly 20,000 gray whales travel south in winter, while spring brings mothers and calves north. If the light is right and the ocean is calm, you might catch a distant spout rising and disappearing back into the horizon.

I’m drawn to this spot not just for its beauty, but for that feeling of movement—of traveling through, slowing down, and noticing.

If you’d like to commission your own Heceta Head Lighthouse 4×4 painting, feel free to reach out at Donna@dvdscreations.com.

Price: SOLD $40.00

2026, Bird Study, Commissioned Art, Sold, Whimsical

Kathy’s King Tide

April 22, 2026 DVD's Creations Leave a comment

King Tides *Original Artwork by DVD ©202*6

This is the third painting in my King Tide series, created as a special commission for my friend Kathy. The figures represent Kathy and her two children, and I’m especially pleased with how they emerged. They feel more naturally integrated and in scale with the landscape than in my earlier King Tides piece, which made this painting particularly rewarding to bring to life.

This work also marks a milestone for me—it’s the most figures I’ve included in a single painting. I’m still in my “figures from behind” phase, which feels true to where I am in my artistic journey. Someday, they may turn and face the viewer, but for now, there’s something meaningful about capturing these quiet, shared moments from this perspective.

I continued my 2026 bird study here by incorporating seagulls. While I’m not yet painting them from memory, I can feel that shift getting closer with each piece. It’s exciting to notice that growth unfolding.

The wave in this painting is intentionally large, inspired by the powerful King Tides along the Oregon coast. If you’ve ever witnessed them, you know how awe-inspiring they are. I wanted this painting to honor that sense of scale and movement. While the beach itself is more imagined—something that could belong to many places along the Oregon shoreline—the lighthouse was inspired by Yaquina Lighthouse in Newport, one of Kathy’s favorites.

As I painted, I held Kathy and her children close in my thoughts. Painting often becomes a meditative space for me, and this piece was no exception. It carries with it my wishes for their joy, connection, and happiness in the years ahead. This truly was a work of the heart.

If you’re interested in a King Tide–inspired painting of your own, feel free to reach out using the contact information below.

Price: SOLD $180.00

2026, Bird Study, Commissioned Art, Miniature Art

Heceta Beach, Lane County, Oregon

April 19, 2026 DVD's Creations Leave a comment

Heceta Beach, Lane County, Oregon

I’ve decided to focus my 4×4 paintings for the remainder of 2026 on familiar landscapes in and around Lane County, Oregon—where I live. This beach is a favorite destination along the central Oregon coast.

When the tide is out, the rocks invite exploration. If you’re lucky, you might spot a starfish or a sea anemone tucked into the small pools of ocean water. Seagulls are always nearby, ready to swoop in and steal a bite of your lunch—they’re endlessly entertaining to watch.

It’s a place where you can play with your dog, or on windy days, fly a kite against the coastal sky.

This isn’t the first time I’ve painted this beach, and it certainly won’t be the last.

To commission your own Heceta Beach mini 4×4 painting, please reach out at Donna@dvdscreations.com.

Price: $40.00 For Sale at the Maker’s Market, Veneta OR

2026, Forest, Miniature Art, Sold, Water Study

Newport, Oregon; v2

February 25, 2026 DVD's Creations Leave a comment

Please welcome another 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection of mini treasures. This little gem will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon until it finds its forever home.

This piece was inspired by my deep love of the ocean. One of my favorite Oregon coastal towns is Newport, though truly, breathtaking views of the Pacific can be found all along our western border.

Oregon is home to eleven historic lighthouses, and in Newport you’ll find the iconic Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Completed in 1873, it remains the tallest lighthouse in the state. There’s something about a lighthouse that feels both grounding and hopeful, and I love the quiet strength lighthouses bring to my coastal artwork.

With each ocean painting, I grow more comfortable capturing the rhythm of the Pacific—the shifting highlights, the shadows within the waves, the subtle changes in color that create depth and movement. At the same time, I never want to lose that sense of whimsy… which is why a few gulls have made their way onto the beach.

The most unexpected gift in this piece was the sky. I have never painted clouds quite like these before. There is a movement between the sky and the sea that feels alive to me—almost as if they are in conversation. It has quickly become one of my favorites in the 2026 collection.

My hope is that this little ocean scene carries a piece of Oregon’s coastal beauty into its new home, bringing with it a sense of calm, wonder, and possibility.

Price: SOLD $50.00

2026, Bird Study, Sold, Water Study

King Tides

February 9, 2026 DVD's Creations Leave a comment

This expanded version of Jan’s Windy Beach surprised me. Though inspired by the original, it quickly developed its own voice. The intensity of the king tides became the heart of the composition — strong, untamed, and alive.

Including multiple figures for the first time allowed me to explore movement in a new way. The sweep of their skirts carries the wind across the canvas, echoing the energy of the Pacific Northwest coast where I live. Seagulls dot the shoreline, aligning with my bird-focused theme this year and adding a quiet moment beyond the crashing waves.

At one point, the large clouds began competing with the waves for attention. I realized the true drama belonged to the ocean, so I softened and lightened the clouds considerably. That shift allowed the power of the water to remain the focus, where it felt most honest.

I’ve truly fallen in love with this piece. It feels less like a painting and more like an experience.

Price: SOLD $120.00

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