Dayanna Knight
@dayannaknight.bsky.social
Illustrator, medievalist, substitute teacher. Commissions open back up August 15th.
This #smallbusiness Saturday make sure to get a copy of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book when you are at @inseasonmarketandnursery! [Or order some from my website- that works too!] #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This #smallbusiness Saturday make sure to get a copy of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book when you are at @inseasonmarketandnursery! [Or order some from my website- that works too!] #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
I recently upgraded my phone and came across this pic I took from York's medieval walls while I was in grad school. That's York Minster in the background.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I recently upgraded my phone and came across this pic I took from York's medieval walls while I was in grad school. That's York Minster in the background.
#tbt to March of this year at Stockton's Business Chamber Mixer. All five of the original paintings created to accompany volume 1 of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book Project. They have all since sold, the last of them being at this year's #FeastattheFox #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#tbt to March of this year at Stockton's Business Chamber Mixer. All five of the original paintings created to accompany volume 1 of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book Project. They have all since sold, the last of them being at this year's #FeastattheFox #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Are you part of a non-profit organization looking for new ways to connect to your local community? I can help you create projects that do just that. #communityoutreach #publichistory #archaeologicalillustrator
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Are you part of a non-profit organization looking for new ways to connect to your local community? I can help you create projects that do just that. #communityoutreach #publichistory #archaeologicalillustrator
Just a reminder to the universe that I make more than just historic coloring books. Case in point- the commission scenes completed this week. Watch for this life scene of T US 380 in a #medievaldisability book near you soon. #sciart #archaeologialillustration #archaeology #medieval
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just a reminder to the universe that I make more than just historic coloring books. Case in point- the commission scenes completed this week. Watch for this life scene of T US 380 in a #medievaldisability book near you soon. #sciart #archaeologialillustration #archaeology #medieval
Get a copy of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book when you are at @inseasonmarketandnursery this holiday season! [Or order some from my website- that works too!] #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Get a copy of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book when you are at @inseasonmarketandnursery this holiday season! [Or order some from my website- that works too!] #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
I fully intended on posting a shot of the cards from the Spooky Paint Set well before Halloween. However, this Fall term has been a bit of a *raging dumpster fire* so it got away from me. I still think they're cute though.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I fully intended on posting a shot of the cards from the Spooky Paint Set well before Halloween. However, this Fall term has been a bit of a *raging dumpster fire* so it got away from me. I still think they're cute though.
I recently got a lovely card from @visitstockton for the live painting at #FeastattheFox earlier this year. The full line work for the Fox is the first scene for Volume 2 of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book. #visitstockton, #Coloringbook, #localartist
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I recently got a lovely card from @visitstockton for the live painting at #FeastattheFox earlier this year. The full line work for the Fox is the first scene for Volume 2 of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book. #visitstockton, #Coloringbook, #localartist
Big steps for the Historic Stockton Coloring Book- you can now purchase copies from @inseasonmarketandnursery! We've placed it in the gift shop just in time for the holidays. #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Big steps for the Historic Stockton Coloring Book- you can now purchase copies from @inseasonmarketandnursery! We've placed it in the gift shop just in time for the holidays. #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Painting done and the piece is pressing before I scan it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Painting done and the piece is pressing before I scan it.
On the painting board this morning: Sogolon Konde, part of a multi-piece commission I’ve been wrapping up this week. This will end up rendered in watercolor. #sciart
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On the painting board this morning: Sogolon Konde, part of a multi-piece commission I’ve been wrapping up this week. This will end up rendered in watercolor. #sciart
Good morning from the Central Valley of California! How y'all doing this glorious day?
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good morning from the Central Valley of California! How y'all doing this glorious day?
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
It's so glorious even the rain we're about to get can't stop it. Exhibit A: the view from my backyard.
Sometimes it’s back to basics with osteo material like this palmar right hand, sometimes a site. Mostly if I don’t have a commission on, or am figuring out angles for one still, I keep my hands ready with more or less daily exercise.
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sometimes it’s back to basics with osteo material like this palmar right hand, sometimes a site. Mostly if I don’t have a commission on, or am figuring out angles for one still, I keep my hands ready with more or less daily exercise.
Booked for TK today. They normally have a nap so I work on sketches or write until it’s time for their 2nd recess of the day.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Booked for TK today. They normally have a nap so I work on sketches or write until it’s time for their 2nd recess of the day.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
A lifetime ago I was here at Igaliku.
This view of the Fox Theater Tower was one of the test pieces I did for the Feast at the Fox to figure out how I was going to paint the theater front live at the event itself. #stockton, #localartist, #coloringbook
September 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This view of the Fox Theater Tower was one of the test pieces I did for the Feast at the Fox to figure out how I was going to paint the theater front live at the event itself. #stockton, #localartist, #coloringbook
I will be at Discovery Martial Arts Stockton for National Night Out- come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
August 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I will be at Discovery Martial Arts Stockton for National Night Out- come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Tuesday evening y'all! If you are in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth. I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
August 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tuesday evening y'all! If you are in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth. I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
July 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
If you happen to be in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
July 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you happen to be in Stockton for National Night Out come and visit my booth! I'll have copies of the Historic Stockton Coloring Book, toys, and more available! #stockton, #downtownstockton, #visitstockton, #historicstockton, #Coloringbook, #archaeologicalillustration, #localartist
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Ninth and final page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Ninth and final page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Eighth page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Helen's Oaks original location at Weber's Point. Eighth page of contextual photos. These photos were taken before the creation of the park that now exists. #visitstockton #historicstocktoncoloringbook
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Seventh page of contextual photos. Photo number 17 shows the original driveway that led to the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
July 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Seventh page of contextual photos. Photo number 17 shows the original driveway that led to the house. The painting of Helen's Oaks created as part of the grant will be part of the Silent Auction occurring at the Feast at the Fox this September. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Sixth page of contextual photos. Both Julia and Helen kept extensive gardens, the remnants of which were still around at the West Lane farm location when I took these photos. #visitstockton
July 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Sixth page of contextual photos. Both Julia and Helen kept extensive gardens, the remnants of which were still around at the West Lane farm location when I took these photos. #visitstockton
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fifth page of contextual photos. These shots show the foundation grading for the second location of the house. This was too close to the Calaveras River so the house was moved again in 1939. #visitstockton
July 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Helen's Oaks at the West Lane location. Fifth page of contextual photos. These shots show the foundation grading for the second location of the house. This was too close to the Calaveras River so the house was moved again in 1939. #visitstockton