Dawna Morton

Raised in Oregon, Dawna's love of family and nature are the basis of many of her works. Watercolor is Dawna's medium of choice. She loves its luminosity, which brings her vision of brightening the world and the lives of others forward.

According to my mother, my passion for art began at the age of 4 when I would stay up long past bedtime, coloring in my room; however, my first vivid memory of art is sitting in church every Sunday, drawing the same picture each week: Jesus standing by a drawn back curtain and holding a gigantic ruby in His outstretched hand. I can still envision that image clearly today, though I never kept a single copy.

Similarly, my most profound artistic experience, thus far, came when I was speaking from the pulpit in Church. I was citing Helaman 5:12 from the Book of Mormon: “And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build our foundation; that when the devil shall send forth His mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.” As I spoke, an image flooded my mind in the form of a painting: a woman kneeling on a rock surrounded by a stormy sea. She was at the feet of the Savior. Tears streamed down her face as fiery darts assailed her from every direction, yet hope shone in her eyes. I remember thinking, “I have to paint that,” but I did not feel up to the task.

Although I still don’t feel ready, I am beginning to feel like it is time to move forward regardless of whether if feel adequate or not. In a movie called Charlie, the main character shares a piece of her art with her grandma, who asks why she is painting fruit --which is just an exercise-- and advises her to find something she feels so strongly about that she is afraid she won’t be able to do it and then paint that. I realize I have spent the last few years metaphorically “painting fruit”, honing my skills. --But what I feel so strongly about that I fear not being able to express --THAT is my real purpose! To bring people closer to Christ and the love and peace He offers them. It is time for my canvas to bring these beautiful truths to life!

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starry night Sling Chair
Sling Chair
starry night Sling Chair
by Dawna Morton
$175.00
starry night Travel Mug
Travel Mug
starry night Travel Mug
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
starry night Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
starry night Rectangular Pillow
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
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Framed Canvas
starry night Framed Canvas
by Dawna Morton
$245.00
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Rug
starry night Rug
by Dawna Morton
$59.00
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Android Card Case
starry night Android Card Case
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
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Laptop Sleeve
starry night Laptop Sleeve
by Dawna Morton
$50.00
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Coffee Mug
starry night Coffee Mug
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
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iPhone Case
starry night iPhone Case
by Dawna Morton
$25.00
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Wall Tapestry
starry night Wall Tapestry
by Dawna Morton
$45.00
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Cutting Board
starry night Cutting Board
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
starry night Coffee Table
Coffee Table
starry night Coffee Table
by Dawna Morton
$299.00
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iPad Folio Case
starry night iPad Folio Case
by Dawna Morton
$66.00
starry night Wall Clock
Wall Clock
starry night Wall Clock
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
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Android Wallet Case
starry night Android Wallet Case
by Dawna Morton
$42.00
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Outdoor Floor Cushion
starry night Outdoor Floor Cushion
by Dawna Morton
$99.00
starry night Side Table
Side Table
starry night Side Table
by Dawna Morton
$219.00
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Floating Acrylic Print
starry night Floating Acrylic Print
by Dawna Morton
$310.00
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Wood Wall Art
starry night Wood Wall Art
by Dawna Morton
$150.00
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Mini Art Print
starry night Mini Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$15.00
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Bath Mat
starry night Bath Mat
by Dawna Morton
$30.00
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Stationery Cards
starry night Stationery Cards
by Dawna Morton
$15.00
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Pillow Sham
starry night Pillow Sham
by Dawna Morton
$49.00
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Face Mask
starry night Face Mask
by Dawna Morton
$25.00
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Picnic Blanket
starry night Picnic Blanket
by Dawna Morton
$99.00
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Bench
starry night Bench
by Dawna Morton
$299.00
starry night Desk Mat
Desk Mat
starry night Desk Mat
by Dawna Morton
$35.00
starry night Table Runner
Table Runner
starry night Table Runner
by Dawna Morton
$50.00
starry night Counter Stool
Counter Stool
starry night Counter Stool
by Dawna Morton
$199.00
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Yoga Mat
starry night Yoga Mat
by Dawna Morton
$55.00
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Recessed Framed Print
starry night Recessed Framed Print
by Dawna Morton
$70.00
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Can Cooler
starry night Can Cooler
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
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Coaster
starry night Coaster
by Dawna Morton
$25.00
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Leggings
starry night Leggings
by Dawna Morton
$45.00
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Apple Watch Band
starry night Apple Watch Band
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$50.00
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Blackout Curtain
starry night Blackout Curtain
by Dawna Morton
$219.00
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Tablecloth
starry night Tablecloth
by Dawna Morton
$95.00
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Laptop & iPad Skin
starry night Laptop & iPad Skin
by Dawna Morton
$30.00
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Wall Hanging
starry night Wall Hanging
by Dawna Morton
$80.00
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Comforter
starry night Comforter
by Dawna Morton
$179.00
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Framed Art Print
starry night Framed Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$185.00
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Water Bottle
starry night Water Bottle
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
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Hand & Bath Towel
starry night Hand & Bath Towel
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
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iPhone Case
starry night iPhone Case
by Dawna Morton
$25.00