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Dorothy Gal-Hahn

Dorothy Gal-Hahn | Watercolor Artist and Ceramicist

Posing in front of our pretend house by the sea. *cue Sweeney Todd* 😃 🌊🌴

These past six months living in Palm Beach have been a dream! Lots of art, music, teaching, and baby preparations fill our days. Now we get to meet our little guy so very soon.

I’ll be taking a little time off from creating while we settle into our life as a family of three, so if you still have your eye on a piece, please let me know how I can assist. Shop link in bio!

📸: @gabrielaurdaphotography #palmbeachart

Posing in front of our pretend house by the sea. *cue Sweeney Todd* 😃 🌊🌴

These past six months living in Palm Beach have been a dream! Lots of art, music, teaching, and baby preparations fill our days. Now we get to meet our little guy so very soon.

I’ll be taking a little time off from creating while we settle into our life as a family of three, so if you still have your eye on a piece, please let me know how I can assist. Shop link in bio!

📸: @gabrielaurdaphotography #palmbeachart

🤍💙💚🧡💛🩶

🤍💙💚🧡💛🩶

Ran out of watercolor paper so I gave cookies a go! A little royal icing, gel food coloring, and two days later… 🐣

Ran out of watercolor paper so I gave cookies a go! A little royal icing, gel food coloring, and two days later… 🐣

Hop into my world — where bunnies are always in season and pastels reign supreme.

Happy Easter! 🐰🐣🐇 #palmbeachartist

Hop into my world — where bunnies are always in season and pastels reign supreme.

Happy Easter! 🐰🐣🐇 #palmbeachartist

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“Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” — Picasso

Holding this funky heart painting reminds me why I fell in love with the creative process. I’ve always been obsessed with diving deeply into things to gain a full understanding of whatever I’m doing — especially when it pertains to artistic endeavors.

Learning what’s “correct” gives you the freedom to bend, stretch, and reshape the rules into something deeply personal. It’s not just about precision — it’s about feeling. Just like choosing to let watercolor bleed outside the lines or purposely muddying a line of operatic recitative when your character is intoxicated, it’s in those choices where the art really lives.

Art is the dance between discipline and instinct — and I’m here for every step and twirl! 🕺 #watercolor #inspirationalquoteoftheday #picasso #art

“Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” — Picasso

Holding this funky heart painting reminds me why I fell in love with the creative process. I’ve always been obsessed with diving deeply into things to gain a full understanding of whatever I’m doing — especially when it pertains to artistic endeavors.

Learning what’s “correct” gives you the freedom to bend, stretch, and reshape the rules into something deeply personal. It’s not just about precision — it’s about feeling. Just like choosing to let watercolor bleed outside the lines or purposely muddying a line of operatic recitative when your character is intoxicated, it’s in those choices where the art really lives.

Art is the dance between discipline and instinct — and I’m here for every step and twirl! 🕺 #watercolor #inspirationalquoteoftheday #picasso #art

Hey, color lovers! I’m Dorothy — a Palm Beach-based watercolor artist obsessed with all things bold, vibrant, and joy-filled. My original art + prints are ON SALE now, and I’ve got a few rare commission spots open! Head to DorotkaDesigns.com to snag yours!

Interested in a 5x5 heart mini? Send me a DM and I’ll show you which combos are available. For a limited time only - $50 each or 4 for $175

🩷❤️💚🧡🩵💛💙💜

#watercolorartist
#palmbeach

Hey, color lovers! I’m Dorothy — a Palm Beach-based watercolor artist obsessed with all things bold, vibrant, and joy-filled. My original art + prints are ON SALE now, and I’ve got a few rare commission spots open! Head to DorotkaDesigns.com to snag yours!

Interested in a 5x5 heart mini? Send me a DM and I’ll show you which combos are available. For a limited time only - $50 each or 4 for $175

🩷❤️💚🧡🩵💛💙💜

#watercolorartist
#palmbeach

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” – Twyla Tharp

But you also *can* scurry on down to CityPlace! 🐭 I’ll see you tomorrow at Booth 81 from 10-5 pm.

#watercolor #palmbeachartist

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” – Twyla Tharp

But you also *can* scurry on down to CityPlace! 🐭 I’ll see you tomorrow at Booth 81 from 10-5 pm.

#watercolor #palmbeachartist

I sure felt West Palm Beach’s warm embrace today at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival, organized by @artfestivals. Thank you to all who stopped by my gallery in @cityplacewestpalm today, and to the multitude of kind hearted folks that shared their expert tips (@janetdesigns), muscles (@geoffhahn ), and turbo powered fans to cool my baby bump in preparation of my first Florida fine art festival.

You still have one more day to shop my watercolor originals and prints in person. Come snag what’s left (heart themed pop art pieces in particular have been flying off the walls ❤️ 💜 💚)! Find me at Booth 81 near two of my favorite West Palm Beach restaurants - @puravidawpb and Maman - tomorrow, Sunday April 6 from 10am until 5pm.

I will be updating my Dorotka Designs website shop with any pieces still available from my “Spring” collection on Monday! Thank you all for your love and good vibes. Looking forward to another great day getting to meet art lovers in our new community. #westpalmbeach #watercolor #cityplace #palmbeachart

I sure felt West Palm Beach’s warm embrace today at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival, organized by @artfestivals. Thank you to all who stopped by my gallery in @cityplacewestpalm today, and to the multitude of kind hearted folks that shared their expert tips (@janetdesigns), muscles (@geoffhahn ), and turbo powered fans to cool my baby bump in preparation of my first Florida fine art festival.

You still have one more day to shop my watercolor originals and prints in person. Come snag what’s left (heart themed pop art pieces in particular have been flying off the walls ❤️ 💜 💚)! Find me at Booth 81 near two of my favorite West Palm Beach restaurants - @puravidawpb and Maman - tomorrow, Sunday April 6 from 10am until 5pm.

I will be updating my Dorotka Designs website shop with any pieces still available from my “Spring” collection on Monday! Thank you all for your love and good vibes. Looking forward to another great day getting to meet art lovers in our new community. #westpalmbeach #watercolor #cityplace #palmbeachart

Where words fail, art speaks! 🎨 #watercolorartist #palmbeachartist

Where words fail, art speaks! 🎨 #watercolorartist #palmbeachartist

Hi there 🫶🏻 I’m Dorothy Gal-Hahn, a Palm Beach, Florida based watercolor artist! ✨ This weekend, I’ll be exhibiting at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival in @cityplacewestpalm — come visit! After the event, I’ll be updating my website shop with original pieces and prints from my latest collection, “Spring” (link in bio). Follow me for behind-the-scenes content, art drops, and more! #WatercolorArt #PalmBeachArtist

Hi there 🫶🏻 I’m Dorothy Gal-Hahn, a Palm Beach, Florida based watercolor artist! ✨ This weekend, I’ll be exhibiting at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival in @cityplacewestpalm — come visit! After the event, I’ll be updating my website shop with original pieces and prints from my latest collection, “Spring” (link in bio). Follow me for behind-the-scenes content, art drops, and more! #WatercolorArt #PalmBeachArtist

She’s ✨that✨ girl and she knows it! 😉

#watercolorart
#watercolorartist
#art #painting
#glitter #thatgirl

She’s ✨that✨ girl and she knows it! 😉

#watercolorart
#watercolorartist
#art #painting
#glitter #thatgirl

I’m excited to showcase my watercolor collection at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival in the beautiful CityPlace district - April 5 & 6! ✨

This series, inspired by the upcoming arrival of our baby boy and the renewal of spring, celebrates the beauty of birth, love, and new beginnings. However, this collection extends far beyond childhood spaces, as its aim is to ignite creativity in everyone.

Fueled by a wish to surround our little one with color and imagination, I hope these pieces resonate with you as a tribute to life, love, and the limitless possibilities of creation.

For now his nursery is filled with watercolor paintings made by his mom, but they’re just a placeholder until the time comes when he picks up the brush or crayon of his choosing and lets his imagination run wild!

#CityPlace #PalmBeachArtist #WestPalmBeachArtist #PalmBeachArt #WatercolorArtist #ArtFestival #ArtistsofInstagram #watercoloroftheday

I’m excited to showcase my watercolor collection at the 15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival in the beautiful CityPlace district - April 5 & 6! ✨

This series, inspired by the upcoming arrival of our baby boy and the renewal of spring, celebrates the beauty of birth, love, and new beginnings. However, this collection extends far beyond childhood spaces, as its aim is to ignite creativity in everyone.

Fueled by a wish to surround our little one with color and imagination, I hope these pieces resonate with you as a tribute to life, love, and the limitless possibilities of creation.

For now his nursery is filled with watercolor paintings made by his mom, but they’re just a placeholder until the time comes when he picks up the brush or crayon of his choosing and lets his imagination run wild!

#CityPlace #PalmBeachArtist #WestPalmBeachArtist #PalmBeachArt #WatercolorArtist #ArtFestival #ArtistsofInstagram #watercoloroftheday

Double the color, double the fun! These rainbow palettes are bringing tropical vibes under the palms. Where would you hang these two? 🌈

Double the color, double the fun! These rainbow palettes are bringing tropical vibes under the palms. Where would you hang these two? 🌈

A very special dinosaur piece painted for our special boy who we can’t wait to meet in just a couple of months! 🦖🥹

A very special dinosaur piece painted for our special boy who we can’t wait to meet in just a couple of months! 🦖🥹

Happy Valentine’s Day 💘 Sending you a virtual bouquet

Happy Valentine’s Day 💘 Sending you a virtual bouquet

✨ Love is in the air… and so are butterflies! ✨ My Dorotka Designs Annual Valentine’s Day Sale is here, and I’ve got a special mystery butterfly framed painting just for you—only $75!

Want to make it even more magical? Choose three inspiration words, and I’ll let them guide my creation just for you. A unique, heartfelt gift to give or receive!

Shop now through the link in my bio and stories—before these beauties fly away! 🦋💖

✨ Love is in the air… and so are butterflies! ✨ My Dorotka Designs Annual Valentine’s Day Sale is here, and I’ve got a special mystery butterfly framed painting just for you—only $75!

Want to make it even more magical? Choose three inspiration words, and I’ll let them guide my creation just for you. A unique, heartfelt gift to give or receive!

Shop now through the link in my bio and stories—before these beauties fly away! 🦋💖

Forget chocolates - original art lasts forever! ❤️ My newest collection of watercolor artwork is available to my Instagram friends before it hits my website. Perfect for gifting a loved one, bestie, or your fabulous self! DM me for the pricing guide.

Forget chocolates - original art lasts forever! ❤️ My newest collection of watercolor artwork is available to my Instagram friends before it hits my website. Perfect for gifting a loved one, bestie, or your fabulous self! DM me for the pricing guide.

Tropical Trumpets 🎺 🌺 8x10 watercolor

Tropical Trumpets 🎺 🌺 8x10 watercolor

Quilt of a million brushstrokes 🎨 #palmbeachartist

Quilt of a million brushstrokes 🎨 #palmbeachartist

Flower child ☮️

Flower child ☮️

Whimsical daisies and soft hues. 🌸 I’ve been working on our baby nursery, and this piece might just find its way to the walls — so many contenders to choose from! What do you think? 🖼️

Whimsical daisies and soft hues. 🌸 I’ve been working on our baby nursery, and this piece might just find its way to the walls — so many contenders to choose from! What do you think? 🖼️

The Silver Swan 🦢

The first song my late voice teacher in college assigned me was “The Silver Swan” by Ned Rorem. The melody felt like the most beautiful pearl, tucked away until the moment it was meant to be found.

“The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more:
“Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”

The Silver Swan 🦢

The first song my late voice teacher in college assigned me was “The Silver Swan” by Ned Rorem. The melody felt like the most beautiful pearl, tucked away until the moment it was meant to be found.

“The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more:
“Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”

Hearts on hearts! 💕 #watercolor

Hearts on hearts! 💕 #watercolor

Butter top and bottom, sitting pretty for their photo-op! This set is going to be a tough one to part with. 🥹

Butter top and bottom, sitting pretty for their photo-op! This set is going to be a tough one to part with. 🥹

“Symphony of Roses” | 22x30 watercolor

“Symphony of Roses” | 22x30 watercolor

Twenty-five hours later and a big smile on my face! If you love colorful, contemporary watercolor artwork - then I’m your Gal. 😀 Excited for you to join me on this creative journey! #artreveal #artistsoninstagram #watercolorpainting

Twenty-five hours later and a big smile on my face! If you love colorful, contemporary watercolor artwork - then I’m your Gal. 😀 Excited for you to join me on this creative journey! #artreveal #artistsoninstagram #watercolorpainting

Experimenting with different butter dish handles at my favorite studio @htxclay. If you’re in Houston and looking for a supportive community of clay lovers, look no further. A few favorite ideas tossed around include alligators (@shangoodall), mushroom top (@geoffhahn), and knife. What do you want to see gracing your lid? 🧈 #ceramichandbuilding

Experimenting with different butter dish handles at my favorite studio @htxclay. If you’re in Houston and looking for a supportive community of clay lovers, look no further. A few favorite ideas tossed around include alligators (@shangoodall), mushroom top (@geoffhahn), and knife. What do you want to see gracing your lid? 🧈 #ceramichandbuilding

… and out of the abstract popped a trio of bunnies! #watercolorart #🐰

… and out of the abstract popped a trio of bunnies! #watercolorart #🐰

Experimenting with my new Fineline tips! Excited to play around and see what’s possible. Do you have any pottery or decoration tools you can’t live without? #ceramicartist #underglazepainting #butterdish

Experimenting with my new Fineline tips! Excited to play around and see what’s possible. Do you have any pottery or decoration tools you can’t live without? #ceramicartist #underglazepainting #butterdish

Saying goodbye to these high-fired cuties! After an “earthy pottery” summer, I’m looking forward to switching gears and bringing a few quirky butter dish ideas to life that have been swirling in my head. 😀 First priority is working my way through a few commissions, but let me know if you want to get on the list for my end of summer ceramic drop!

Saying goodbye to these high-fired cuties! After an “earthy pottery” summer, I’m looking forward to switching gears and bringing a few quirky butter dish ideas to life that have been swirling in my head. 😀 First priority is working my way through a few commissions, but let me know if you want to get on the list for my end of summer ceramic drop!

Inkblot test - but make it watercolor! What do you see? 😀

Inkblot test - but make it watercolor! What do you see? 😀

“Can anyone remember love? It’s like trying to summon up the smell of roses in a cellar. You might see a rose, but never the perfume.”
– Arthur Miller

22x30 watercolor

“Can anyone remember love? It’s like trying to summon up the smell of roses in a cellar. You might see a rose, but never the perfume.”
– Arthur Miller

22x30 watercolor

Flying with this (and another) 22x30 piece next week! Artists - any tips for traveling with larger pieces? Do you have a favorite method? 🙏🏻

Flying with this (and another) 22x30 piece next week! Artists - any tips for traveling with larger pieces? Do you have a favorite method? 🙏🏻

Thank you to Ashley Davis and the Shoutout Colorado team for taking the time to sit down and speak with me about navigating life as an opera singer (with a crafty side)! To me, an artist’s journey often feels akin to riding a roller coaster - but only being tucked in with a lap bar. It’s this zig-zagging which is addictive and exciting, as long as you set your sights ahead and take care not to get dizzy.

If you’re interested in reading more, you can head to the link in my bio! #shoutoutcolorado @voyagedenvermag

Thank you to Ashley Davis and the Shoutout Colorado team for taking the time to sit down and speak with me about navigating life as an opera singer (with a crafty side)! To me, an artist’s journey often feels akin to riding a roller coaster - but only being tucked in with a lap bar. It’s this zig-zagging which is addictive and exciting, as long as you set your sights ahead and take care not to get dizzy.

If you’re interested in reading more, you can head to the link in my bio! #shoutoutcolorado @voyagedenvermag

Little hearts and little roses #watercolorpainting

Little hearts and little roses #watercolorpainting

Thirty days of painting… *phew* 😀

Thirty days of painting… *phew* 😀

Another painting inspired by the fragrant beauties @rosestoryfarm which you can shop online at dorotkadesigns.com or view in person at RSF, next Friday - July 19! #watercolorroses

Another painting inspired by the fragrant beauties @rosestoryfarm which you can shop online at dorotkadesigns.com or view in person at RSF, next Friday - July 19! #watercolorroses

Nothing that grieves us can be called little: by the eternal laws of proportion a child’s loss of a doll and a king’s loss of a crown are events of the same size. - Mark Twain

Angelina | 10x14 watercolor

#watercolor #watercolordoll

Nothing that grieves us can be called little: by the eternal laws of proportion a child’s loss of a doll and a king’s loss of a crown are events of the same size. - Mark Twain

Angelina | 10x14 watercolor

#watercolor #watercolordoll

A rosy commission for a very special birthday! 🌹

A rosy commission for a very special birthday! 🌹

“Midnight Rose” | 10x14 ❤️ 🇨🇦

“Midnight Rose” | 10x14 ❤️ 🇨🇦

Hi instagram friends! Many of you have been messaging asking how you can shop my artwork if you’re not in Santa Barbara this summer. I recently updated my online shop (link in story/bio) with a handful of originals that I created while in California and available for immediate shipping or local SB delivery. Thank you all for your support. ❤️ I’m grateful to take part in this creative corner of “watercolor-ceramic-butter dish-anything goes” cyberspace and love connecting with artists and art lovers alike.

Hi instagram friends! Many of you have been messaging asking how you can shop my artwork if you’re not in Santa Barbara this summer. I recently updated my online shop (link in story/bio) with a handful of originals that I created while in California and available for immediate shipping or local SB delivery. Thank you all for your support. ❤️ I’m grateful to take part in this creative corner of “watercolor-ceramic-butter dish-anything goes” cyberspace and love connecting with artists and art lovers alike.

Sometimes you’re out frame shopping and think, “I have just the painting for that one!” - so instead you come home with two.

Ember | 8x10 watercolor

Sometimes you’re out frame shopping and think, “I have just the painting for that one!” - so instead you come home with two.

Ember | 8x10 watercolor

☝️Do you like mixing smaller paintings and prints, creating impressive wall collages comprised of meaningful images in your home?

Or

☝️Do you prefer hanging a statement piece and letting the rest of the wall “breathe”?

Which type of collector are you? #watercolorartist

☝️Do you like mixing smaller paintings and prints, creating impressive wall collages comprised of meaningful images in your home?

Or

☝️Do you prefer hanging a statement piece and letting the rest of the wall “breathe”?

Which type of collector are you? #watercolorartist

In the words of Andy Warhol: “Art is what you can get away with.” Bring on the blue roses! 😉

“Feeling Rosy” | 22x30 watercolor

In the words of Andy Warhol: “Art is what you can get away with.” Bring on the blue roses! 😉

“Feeling Rosy” | 22x30 watercolor

Field trip to the beautiful @oldmissionsb rose garden! Original now available on my website - link in bio🌹#lifeinwatercolor

Field trip to the beautiful @oldmissionsb rose garden! Original now available on my website - link in bio🌹#lifeinwatercolor

Growing up watching Bob Ross paint on television with my sister between episodes of CatDog and Even Stevens was a treat. He magically interwove art sessions with life lessons - teaching self-compassion and acceptance in addition to color theory. 🎨

Check out some of my favorite Bob-isms below. Do any resonate with you?

“Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”

“We don’t laugh because we feel good, we feel good because we laugh.”

“Go out on limb. That’s where the fruit is.”

“There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.”

Growing up watching Bob Ross paint on television with my sister between episodes of CatDog and Even Stevens was a treat. He magically interwove art sessions with life lessons - teaching self-compassion and acceptance in addition to color theory. 🎨

Check out some of my favorite Bob-isms below. Do any resonate with you?

“Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”

“We don’t laugh because we feel good, we feel good because we laugh.”

“Go out on limb. That’s where the fruit is.”

“There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.”

✨ 🌹 Meet My Ladies 🌹 ✨

These little lovelies will be for sale at @rosestoryfarm next Friday. Inspired by RSF’s beautiful and fragrant garden roses, I hope these watercolor buds will bring a bit of nature’s magic into your home. Looking forward to meeting you then!

✨ 🌹 Meet My Ladies 🌹 ✨

These little lovelies will be for sale at @rosestoryfarm next Friday. Inspired by RSF’s beautiful and fragrant garden roses, I hope these watercolor buds will bring a bit of nature’s magic into your home. Looking forward to meeting you then!

Everything’s coming up roses! Looking forward to selling pieces from my botanic collection (inspired by @rosestoryfarm) next Friday on-site.🌹

Everything’s coming up roses! Looking forward to selling pieces from my botanic collection (inspired by @rosestoryfarm) next Friday on-site.🌹

Which are you most drawn to - the tedious process or sparkling final product? Here’s an in-between moment. Most of the sculpting is done now, but there’s still plenty of hours needed for shaving, refining, firing, and painting ahead. The messy, muddy moments sure are some of my favorite (until I need to itch my nose or answer a phone call with my goopy hands 😂). #ceramics

Which are you most drawn to - the tedious process or sparkling final product? Here’s an in-between moment. Most of the sculpting is done now, but there’s still plenty of hours needed for shaving, refining, firing, and painting ahead. The messy, muddy moments sure are some of my favorite (until I need to itch my nose or answer a phone call with my goopy hands 😂). #ceramics

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Discover artwork by Palm Beach, Florida based artist, Dorothy Gal-Hahn, for sale at the locations listed below.

01.

15th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival

CityPlace

April 5th & 6th, 2025

10-5 pm

02.

Upstairs at Pierre Lafond

Montecito, CA

03.

Rose Story Farm

Carpinteria, CA

04.

Bed & Breakfast On Tiffany Hill

Asheville, NC

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