About Dana
After departing a 20-year corporate career that left little free time, I decided to spend more time on the things that meant something to me – creating art and working with animals. I started volunteering at our local animal shelter (acquiring a few more dogs in the process) and I got serious about oil painting! I wasn’t inspired painting people or landscapes, so I started to focus on animals – and I haven’t looked back. Now I am completely focused on animal art, to help raise money for animal charities/rescue groups. All of my sales proceeds are donated to animal welfare organizations.
I am a member of HeARTsSpeak, an international group of artists whose mission is to give animals a unified voice through art, the Ashland Gallery Association, Ashland Art Center, and Rogue Women (a local artist group). I also volunteer for the Jackson County Animal Shelter helping with their rabbit foster program. I am the proud mother of two former shelter dogs and six rescued bunnies, which takes up a large chunk of my non-painting time.
My Studio during an Ashland Open Studio Tour
Awards/Recognition/Publications:
2019
Rogue Valley Messenger – Artist Interview https://www.roguevalleymessenger.com/gift-idea-buy-local-art-spotlight-on-dana-feagin/
2017
Love Rhymes with Everything – animal ruminations through poetry and paintings, Art by Dana Feagin and Poetry by Kat von Cupcake – published by Ashland Creek Press, February
2015
Contributing Artist – Paws for Charity Magazine, “Out of the Rat Race”, March
2014
Contributing Artist – 1000 Dog Portraits, From the People Who Love Them, curated by Robynne Rayne
Featured Artist – Southern Oregon Living Magazine, Spring Issue – April
Contributing Artist – Paws for Charity 2014 Art Book
2013
Contributing Artist – The Caterpillar Magazine, Premier Issue
Contributing Arist – Paws for Charity 2013 Art Book
Ashland Daily Tidings, Front Page “The Horses of Equamore” http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130228%2FNEWS02%2F302280304#
2012
Second Place Oils/Acrylics – Irving Arts National Wildlife Art Competition
Two Meritorious Entries – Richeson Animals, Wildlife and Bird Art Competition
Special Recognition Artist – Light Space Time International Animal Art Competition and Show
Contributing Artist – Cat Sayings: Wit and Wisdom from the Whiskered Ones, Bradford G. Wheler
Contributing Artist – Mural Painter for Extreme Home Makeover, Jackson County Edition
Contributung Artist – Ongoing Print Advertising for Sanctuary One
2011
Gamblin Award for Excellence in Oils – Irving Arts Association National Fine Art Pet Portrait Competition and Show
Meritorious Entry – Richeson Animals, Wildlife and Bird Art Competition
Two Honorable Mention Entries – Richeson Small Works Competition
Top 3 Finalist – Dog Art Today/Mutt Lynch Winery Wine Label Competition