Floridian. Grew up in good ole' Boynton Beach, retirement city! My name is Danielle Dee Dodge, artist tag Dee Vinci. 

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I'm moody. I'm human. I've been arting since elementary school and somehow avoided fame and fortune this whole time. Phew. 

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I'm the artist friend you come for all the best ideas. I could draw what you want but I'd rather draw what I want. 

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I'm the scientist of art. I try things. I fail. I observe. I'm experimental.

I've won awards and contests. Got some gift cards and certificates. Artists don't get trophies, do they?

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I know what failure looks like. Let me count the ways:

I went to college and almost got an art degree. I've purchase web domains, and paid for ads. I've networked on all social media platforms and print-on-demand stores: tiktok, twitter, facebook, instagram, patreon, koffee, linkedin, etsy, behance, square, fine art america, redbubble, zazzle, deviant art, and more. I hosted sip and paint parties of classes up to 130 people. I participated in Miami Art Basil, put my art in galleries, and streamed live painting on twitch. 

I've attended online marketing and small business seminars. I tried NFT art. I've worked with other big name artists, and helped paint the longest road tattoo in the world in downtown west palm beach. 

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Grumpy Gals is inspired by my failure. By those who have told me I'm not good enough. I  hope Grumpy Gals lets me quit my day job. I hope it inspires more women to embrace their face. Sometimes, we have to be grumpy before we feel like smiling again. My philosophy is that it's ok to be. 

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I live in these difficult emotions, and let them pass through as emotions tend to do. I  practice social courage, and show up as my authentic self even if it's uncomfortable for others. Your face isn't here for anyone's entertainment. This energy exists in my art. 

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Moody. Grumpy. Intolerable. 

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