Category: Art

Interviewed Live on Chinese News

Brana was seen at the international Dehua porcelain opening and dinner in NYC on Xinhua News speaking about how art can bridge the gap between cultures.

WLRN News at Art Basel Miami

Brana was interviewed (clip starting at 2:29) by local NPR partner WLRN News on Dec 1, 2022 for her work as living art at Art Basel Miami in collaboration with artist Michael Seri. A shorter clip by journalist Veronica Zaragovia aired nationally on NPR as well.

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation Midsummer Gala

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted their annual midsummer gala this past Thursday at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, NYC. In support of Denise Rich’s Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, several artists, including myself, donated works valued at $5000 or more to raise money for the cause. Artwork from around the globe was featured in the silent …

Brana Dane how do I hand paint a bag

Artist Collaboration with Bag Brand Stacy Kessler

Brana Dane collaborated with sustainable and vegan bag brand, Stacy Kessler by creating three unique hand painted designs on a series of clutches.

How to Paint a Bag

During March I was asked to contribute my art for a collaboration with sustainable and vegan bag brand Stacy Kessler. I’ve never painted on any type of leather or apparel before so it was a learning process for me. Of course, as a model I know fashion and trends so the design brainstorm was easy …

Postcards from the Edge

Brana lent her artwork for the 20th anniversary of ”Postcards from the Edge”, hosted by Visual AIDS at Gallery 524 on January 19-21, 2018.

Caravan Wellness Feature

Brana explains her original intuitive art program and shares her artistic process with Caravan Wellness.

Caravan Wellness Teacher

Brana is a model and self-taught artist. She shares the potential of creative expression in her workshops geared towards body-appreciation within the fashion industry. As one of the only ways to process emotion non-verbally, art holds a very special place in life’s healing journey. Brana discovered this gift for herself many years ago and now …

Chashama Annual Art Gala

I was honored to be chosen as a featured artist by Anita and her team at Chashama to do my artwork at their annual gala this year. Chashama is a non-profit that pairs unused/in-flux real-estate with working artists in NYC and the surrounding boroughs. My process is quite complex and involves using acrylics to paint …

The Power of Guided Art – Fashion industry workshops

Bana does workshops within the fashion industry using art to promote emotional healing and body appreciation. Read more on SpaceForAnything.com