Dee Van Houten

Born in Washington DC and raised in the Northern Virginia area, artist Dee Van Houten has had individual exhibitions and works accepted in many juried art competitions, winning numerous awards for her paintings and drawings.

She was included in American Artist of Renown, an honor accorded contemporary American artists for the exceptional quality and professionalism of their work. Her art is represented in public and private collections in the United States and Canada.

"My love of animals and the quiet, spiritual side of nature are reasons why I feel compelled to paint or illu...

Born in Washington DC and raised in the Northern Virginia area, artist Dee Van Houten has had individual exhibitions and works accepted in many juried art competitions, winning numerous awards for her paintings and drawings.

She was included in American Artist of Renown, an honor accorded contemporary American artists for the exceptional quality and professionalism of their work. Her art is represented in public and private collections in the United States and Canada.

"My love of animals and the quiet, spiritual side of nature are reasons why I feel compelled to paint or illustrate these beautiful subjects. Motifs that recur often in my art work are those of colorful tropical birds, tropical fish, exotic wildlife, sea mammals, and puffin sea birds."

"I enjoy capturing the whimsical nature and free spirit of the animals that are my subjects and in no way do I intend to paint every feather or piece of fur. Instead, I create my own personal interpretation of what I see and feel through imagination, color, expression, and placement of the subject throughout my work."