Rooted Reflections
painting & jewelry

Please join us for an opening reception, July 18th 4:00 - 5:30 pm

I paint nature to make sense of its power for our souls.

Whether it’s the blaze of a sunset, the roar of waves or the stillness of the forest, the natural world (when we pause to notice) regularly evokes awe and wonder. By capturing a bit of creation’s beauty, this work brings the solace of the creator into our everyday lives. And it reminds us to savor the glorious moments when the outside world actually can feed us deeply within.

Acrylics give me the versatility to play with light and color, and, as I work to bring out the heart of a piece, sometimes I add a bit of ink or paper. I’ve always loved painting but left it behind when, in college, I fell in love with metalworking and became a silversmith. When I broke my wrist in 2020, I returned to it as a form of hand therapy -- and have been painting ever since.

Deidre Olson Dahl - Artist Bio

Deirdre Olson Dahl started her jewelry business over 30 years ago, on a dream and a prayer, after graduating from Lawrence University as an Art major.  In her sunny Minneapolis studio she creates the meaningful jewelry for which she is known.  In addition to her jewelry, Deirdre paints dynamic land and waterscapes at her summer studio on Detroit Island, in Door County, WI. The beauty of Lake Michigan has long been an inspiration for her metalwork and painting.

You can find her handmade jewelry at www.deirdreandcompany.com and in her Minneapolis shop, Rock Paper Silver.