About

Hi there — I’m Danita Brooks. It’s so nice to meet you.

I’m a coastal landscape artist based in Jacksonville, Florida, painting somewhere between impressionism and realism. You’ll usually find me with a paintbrush in hand and sand between my toes, capturing ocean views, beachside palm trees, and wide-open skies.

More importantly, I’m a wife, a mom of three, and a proud dog mom. Life is full and beautifully messy — and I paint to slow it down. Painting reminds me (and hopefully you) to pause and notice the beauty God placed all around us.

My work is rooted in movement and memory. I’m drawn to quiet moments, shifting light, and familiar coastal scenes that feel both grounding and nostalgic. I paint primarily in oils and acrylics, with the occasional watercolor or photographic element woven in — always letting the subject and story lead.

You’ll often find touches of joy, calm, and sometimes a bit of nerdy history tucked into my pieces. Whether it’s a seascape, a nursery animal, or a sun-drenched palm tree, each painting is meant to feel like a small exhale — something that invites you to linger.

When I’m not in the studio, I also help fellow creatives through my web design and brand strategy work at Design Kangaroo — but painting is where my heart settles.

I’m so glad you’re here. Take a look around, explore my original coastal paintings and prints, and join me behind the scenes on Instagram to see what’s unfolding in the studio.

Behind the scenes of coastal artist Danita Brooks

"If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?" ~Matthew  18:12-13

This verse reminds me that we are seen and deeply loved by a Shepherd who never gives up on us. As a faith-inspired artist, my work is rooted in that truth — in the awe of being pursued, the beauty of creation, and the quiet peace of knowing we’re never truly alone. Every piece I create carries that story underneath it all.

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Seascape painter Danita in her studio also began as a children's portrait painter and loves to work on big canvases with candid reference images.