Deanna Wiesenhaus (b. 1999) is a self-taught artist based in Portland, Oregon. Rooted in observation and shaped by emotion, her work draws inspiration from the quiet beauty of the everyday; the architecture of domestic life, places lived and visited, and the local flora and fauna that shape her environment. Her practice is bold yet sensitive, playful yet contemplative. Guided by intuition and a sense of joy, Deanna translates her inner and outer worlds into vibrant abstractions. Repeating forms: silhouettes, structural gestures, and atmospheric spaces, become portals to memory and imagination.  Working primarily with ink, watercolor, and pastel, Deanna builds her compositions layer by layer, often beginning with a rich, black framework before introducing bursts of color. This process reflects both spontaneity and intention, resulting in work that is dynamic, inviting, and emotionally resonant.