Princess Tiger

D.D. van Löben Sels is a professional artist and graphic designer based in Oakland, California. She studied painting and sculpture at the University of California, Berkeley; graduating with a B.A. in Art. 

Current work includes paintings, graphic design, custom artwork and gifts for events, and murals for individuals and businesses.

Two of D.D.’s tile projects were featured in national publications: with Sandra Bird Kitchens in Better Homes & Gardens, Kitchen & Bath Ideas; with Geoffrey Frost, Frost Design, in Designers West magazine.

D.D. has combined her work as an artist with promoting the arts and philanthropy. Working with the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, she founded its Graphic Design Service to provide graphic design for community organizations. For four years, D.D. served as Executive Director of the Oakland Festival of the Arts to showcase performing and visual arts.

D.D. participated in strategic planning for the City of Oakland’s Steering Committee on Cultural Development and for the Oakland Museum Art Department’s Long Range Planning Committee. She also worked as a consultant for the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Recognition for her work in the arts and in philanthropy has been received from the City of Oakland, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, California State Assembly, YWCA and the University of California, Berkeley.

D.D. is dedicated to creating art that captures your vision. Contact D.D. to start your project today!