Dakota Brushworks

09/08/2026

1 more show for the season & building inventory!

07/21/2026

recents!

06/19/2026

✨ Artist Spotlight – Dakota Brushworks ✨

Dakota Brushworks was born from a love of creating across a variety of mediums and surfaces. From clay pots and wood slices to raw canvas, each piece offers a new opportunity to explore creativity. While art has always been part of my life, I started Dakota Brushworks a few years ago with a more focused and dedicated approach.

Right now, my favorite pieces to create are detailed drawings on natural wood slices. I enjoy working with the grain of the wood and allowing its texture to complement the artwork. There's something special about blending nature's design with my own.

One thing that surprised me about starting a business is that success rarely happens overnight. It takes many shows, many sales, and plenty of mistakes along the way. For me, quality has always been what keeps people coming back.

If you're visiting my table, be sure to take a look at my larger wood slice drawings, especially those inspired by the outdoors. Walleye, northern pike, trout, and eagle designs are among my favorite pieces and showcase the detailed style I enjoy creating most.

My work is inspired by clean, flowing lines and the peaceful feeling that comes from creating. Time spent at my easel is my Zen time.

One of my most popular items continues to be my hand-painted bee and dragonfly terra cotta pots, featuring detailed, eclectic designs that bring a touch of art to any space.

Something many people don't know is that before the paintbrush became my primary artistic tool, photography was my creative outlet. I also attended VCSC—before it became VCSU—as an art student, where my artistic journey continued to grow.

This month, I'm especially excited to share my 4x6 cradle board drawings. These fun, detailed pieces offer a unique way to bring original artwork home at an affordable price.

✨ Join us this Saturday from 10am–4pm at The Vault Coffee Shop in Valley City. Our vendors pour their hearts into what they create, and every purchase is a meaningful way to support local artists, bakers, makers, and dreamers. Come enjoy a cup of coffee, explore unique handmade goods, and help us celebrate the amazing talent in our community.
Dakota Brushworks

06/19/2026

06/07/2026

if you’re looking for that 1 of a kind personal Father’s day gift, I’ll be selling my wares as “Dakota Brushworks” at the “Vault” in Valley City during their “Rally in the Valley” days .. i promise i have tons of Father’s day unique gift ideas!!

06/07/2026

🎉 THE VAULT SIP & SHOP IS FULL! 🎉
Join us Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM during Valley City Community Days & Rally in the Valley Weekend!
We're excited to announce that every vendor space has been filled with an incredible variety of local makers, artists, bakers, and community organizations.
Come sip, shop, support local, enter our prize drawings, and discover something new!
✨ Free Admission ☕ Cozy Coffee Shop Atmosphere 🎁 Prize Giveaways 🛍️ Unique Handmade & Local Items

Featured Vendors:
🌿 Celebrate Recovery — Find out more about hope & healing
🍞 Mainstay Breads — Goodies & breads
🔮 Wyrd Sisters Crafts & Curiosities — Make-and-take crafts, homemade cards, crystal charms & more
🎹 Artistic Notes — Art created with piano pieces
✨ Prairie Girlz Creations — Faux leather earrings
🧁 Sam's Sweets — Cake pops & more!
🧽 What the Scrap! — Scrubbies and more scrubbies!
🎨 Dakota Brushworks — Detailed painted artwork on a variety of mediums

We can't wait to welcome you to The Vault for what is shaping up to be one of our biggest events yet! 💕

Celebrate Recovery of Valley City Mainstay Breads Robert Elstrom Dakota Brushworks Kierra Lund Amanda Knapp Kaylah Stang Abbi Knutson Samantha Nelson Audrey S Nelson

06/07/2026

My collection of unique Father's Day artwork as “Dakota Brushworks “ is available at "The Vault" in Valley City during their "Rally in the Valley" weekend, making it an ideal destination for finding one-of-a-kind gifts for Dad.

🎉 THE VAULT SIP & SHOP IS FULL! 🎉
Join us Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM during Valley City Community Days & Rally in the Valley Weekend!
We're excited to announce that every vendor space has been filled with an incredible variety of local makers, artists, bakers, and community organizations.
Come sip, shop, support local, enter our prize drawings, and discover something new!
✨ Free Admission ☕ Cozy Coffee Shop Atmosphere 🎁 Prize Giveaways 🛍️ Unique Handmade & Local Items

Featured Vendors:
🌿 Celebrate Recovery — Find out more about hope & healing
🍞 Mainstay Breads — Goodies & breads
🔮 Wyrd Sisters Crafts & Curiosities — Make-and-take crafts, homemade cards, crystal charms & more
🎹 Artistic Notes — Art created with piano pieces
✨ Prairie Girlz Creations — Faux leather earrings
🧁 Sam's Sweets — Cake pops & more!
🧽 What the Scrap! — Scrubbies and more scrubbies!
🎨 Dakota Brushworks — Detailed painted artwork on a variety of mediums

We can't wait to welcome you to The Vault for what is shaping up to be one of our biggest events yet! 💕

Celebrate Recovery of Valley City Mainstay Breads Robert Elstrom Dakota Brushworks Kierra Lund Amanda Knapp Kaylah Stang Abbi Knutson Samantha Nelson Audrey S Nelson