About Dayne

Dayne Keating has multiple talents, her paintings are unique and her rendering are often mistaken for photographs. Working with various textures and materials she produces unique creations.

From her contemporary abstracts to her colored pencil drawings that are so precise it is difficult to distinguish them from photographs, Dayne has the ability to make a work of art out of almost anything given her.

Her Faux Fossils are beautiful creations using the fronds from palms and ferns to create subtle eye-catching works of art with the look of authentic fossils. Her sleek and colorful abstract collages on metal are designed to add color and texture to area.

Dayne's artwork has been used on wine labels and in company logos.

All of Dayne's artwork can be personalized to match whatever decor her client wishes. She has an instinctive eye for space and can create the perfect artwork to fit any area, whether it is for a home, office, special event or commercial/industrial setting.

Dayne has the ability to envision art on a much larger scale. This talent led her to the "event" field, starting in catering she worked with setups for large parties intricate weddings and other themed events.

It quickly became evident that she had a special talent as well as a passion for Event Design. From catering, she went on to manage the Design and Decor Department for Wine County Party & Events in the Napa Valley. She then started her own design company.

Taking a basic concept, she makes detailed colored pencil sketches showing her clients exactly what their event will look like. She also produces computer-generated diagrams detailing table sizes and placement, decor placement, power grids, tent sizes, any and everything needed to implement the design plan.

The entire production is drawn to scale in color, with sketches beautiful enough to be framed. She has the ability to take a theme and create a magical world out of it, whether it is an Indian themed wedding with colorful umbrellas and exotic fabricss, a fun-filled night at The Hop, or a formal corporate dinner.

DK Design creates and builds most of their props, from whimsical to realistic. If you're having a party that needs a replica of an old-fashioned steam engine, complete with sound and steam, they'll know how to accomplish it.

Dayne also works with other event planning companies. She regularly works with e2k Sports on high profile projects like the NFL Pro Bowl "Tailgate Partyquot; in Hawaii, a spectacular event that hosts approximately 5,000 people each year.

Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines has her create their annual Wine Celebration, a glamorous and fun-filled event held in the Napa Valley. Projects for Sasha Souza Events, I-Hop restaurants and Dunkin' Donuts are just a few on her list of clients.

When not designing some magical event, Dayne is hard at work in her Portland, Oregon studio doing what she loves best, creating. Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions.