07.2026 - June Studio Update
Studio Update: In-progress reflections, upcoming watercolor workshops, and a juried exhibition milestone!
Hi everyone! I hope you are staying cool and enjoying these long sunny days. Lately, summer has had this beautiful, contradictory rhythm for me—moving incredibly fast, yet feeling completely slow-paced all at once. Here are some updates on my paintings, classes, and juried shows.
Studio Practice & New Work
Complete Works
In Progress
This is a painting I started and then I continued to pull out shapes I saw. This is an exercise I like to do when I start to put too much pressure on myself when thinking what to paint.
I wrote a letter to someone and myself on this canvas and I just let the shapes emerge. I really miss my girl on horse painting so I wanted to make another one that’s similar yet different.
Exhibitions & Milestones
June Workshop: A Magical Evening of Wild Flowers & Watercolor
I am still smiling thinking back to our beautiful Summer Days & Wild Flowers workshop! Walking into The Painthouse Art & Sip and seeing a completely full house! Some returning students and many brand-new painters and it warmed my heart.
As a teacher, my absolute favorite moment is that quiet shift in the room when everyone stops worrying about “ perfection” and simply falls into the creative flow. Everyone came together in harmony once we got to the part in the painting where everyone made their unique flower garden with all of their favorite colors. Watching each person’s unique style emerge by the end of the night was incredibly inspiring. To everyone who sat at my tables, laughed through the tricky parts, and shared a cocktail or espresso with me: thank you for making it such an intimate, memorable night.
🎨 Let’s paint together again! If you missed this workshop or want to keep building your watercolor skills, I am returning to the studio on Friday, July 17th to teach my Summer Skies Watercolor Workshop. We will be learning how to capture the vibrant, rich layers of a summer sunset.
Seats go quickly, so I would love for you to grab yours early!
👉 Click Here to RSVP for My Summer Skies Class
Intro to Oil Painting with Alexandra Collins
It is so important to me to be a continuous learner no matter what. This summer an intro to oil painting course by Alexandra Collins opened up in Ann Arbor and I just had to go. The course is currently two weeks in and I already feel like I learned so many little nuggets of gold that I totally overlooked in my practice. For example color wheels. I have made color wheels before, but I wrote it off as JUST an introductory skill to practice mixing paint and then you move onto the real work. But when I tell you making color wheels has already grown me exponentially. I spent this whole weekend just making color wheels just seeing the wide array of colors you can make with a limited palette. Would highly recommend taking art classes no matter your skill level.
More of her work can be seen here: https://www.alexandracollinsart.com/
Upcoming
Opening Reception for Art on Tap: Alchemy and Element
I am honored to announce that my artwork was selected for the upcoming juried exhibition at Alpha Brewing Co. and Distillery in St. Louis, Missouri. Juried by the prestigious Craft Alliance, this competitive, curated showcase bridges the gap between professional contemporary craft and urban culture.
Exhibition Run: July 2, 2026 – October 5, 2026
Public Reception: Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: Alpha Brewing Co., St. Louis, MO
All works on display are available for purchase. I am incredibly grateful to the jurors for this recognition and look forward to sharing my work alongside local and national artists.
Pieces featured in show:
i just want to get away
14” x 18”
Oil and acrylic on canvas
2026
$170
girl on a beach
12” x 16”
Oil on canvas
2026
$300
we stayed until we couldn’t
11” x 14”
Oil on canvas
2026
$250
Watercolor Workshop: 2016 Skies July 17th from 7 to 9pm
Looking for creative things to do this month or high-quality watercolor classes in Macomb? I am thrilled to host at The Paint House Art and Sip for a beginner-friendly Summer Skies Watercolor Workshop!
Whether you are a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, you will learn step-by-step methods to capture the brilliant hues of a summer sunset sky.
Where: The Painthouse Art & Sip | 52370 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield Township, MI 48051 (Perfect for anyone looking for paint nights in Macomb County!)
Price: $35 (Includes all professional painting supplies)
Perks: Craft cocktails, wine, mocktails, and premium espresso are available for purchase at our full bar!
Seating is strictly limited to ensure personalized instruction, and our guest artist workshops sell out fast. Grab your friends and lock in your creative night out!
👉 Click Here to RSVP & Reserve Your Seat
Collecting and Contact
If you’re interested in collecting available works or previewing pieces currently in progress, you can reach me directly at daniellepaganoart@gmail.com or view my website daniellepaganoart.com
I have attached my commission calendar here with my bookings for current commissions
Please email me if you would like to fit your commission on my calendar or book me for a private painting event.
Thank you for following my work and being part of this moment in my practice.
Continuing to expand,
Danielle
P.S. I have such an exciting announcement coming soonnnnn... Stay tuned!!!"