Dana Ayanna Greaves, playfully known as Artistic AYA, lives and creates in Washington, DC. Born to a Barbadian dad and Trinidadian mom, she infuses her work with a multiculti aesthetic rich in prints, texture, and color. Her creations range from hand-rolled paper jewelry to one-of-a-kind silk dresses that reflect her background in visual art, interest in music, and love of the stage.

Dana Ayanna completed a 2010 apprenticeship with the Shakespeare Theatre's Costume-Crafts department. She instructed jewelry workshops at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and received the Eleni Epstein Award from the Fashion Group International.

ARTAYA(an extension of Artistic AYA) is a collection designed with artistic, modern, and multicultural consideration. Set to launch this October, the presentation will feature the designer's first spring line.

Her designs are worn by musicians Erykah Badu, Carolyn Malachi, and concert violinist Stephanie Matthews and her products have sold to a growing list of international clients. Dana Ayanna's paintings and illustrations can be seen at exhibitions throughout the DC region.

Here, at www.artisticaya.com, you have an opportunity to purchase, peruse, and interact directly with the designer/artist/illustrator.

Enjoy!