Monthly Archives: June 2012

Hi to All, Dan was inspired to paint “Farm on Joshuatown Road” (Old Lyme, Connecticut)  because of his childhood tie to the area. He loved taking car rides, with his parents, on this road because of the beautiful scenery. And … Continue reading →

Hi All, We were out and about motoring on Long Island Sound, and we ended up near the mouth of the Connecticut River by one of the lighthouses and the channel. A sailboat caught Dan’s eye and camera-the water was … Continue reading →

Today we have another design tip, regarding the oil painting “Shell from the Great Barrier Reef” by Jan Blonder-owner and designer at Design Essence, 100 Main St., Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Her interesting and beautiful shop is “Where the Unique is … Continue reading →

“The Bell Collector’s Farm” An oil painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom–Chester, Connecticut Artist Hi All, “The Bell Collector’s Farm” became one of Dan’s paintings because of the nature of the subject matter and the light-late afternoon light. He loved the … Continue reading →

Hi all, Have you thought about a painting as a Mother’s Day gift? Well, I do have a suggestion. Some of Dan’s paintings are at a beautiful store-Design Essence, 100 Main St, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The owner and designer of … Continue reading →

Today we have another design tip from Jan Blonder, owner and designer at Design Essence, Inc., an interior design and retail studio, at 100 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT. Her tip is in regards to the painting End of Day, … Continue reading →