About The Painted Social
The Painted Social was created from a simple idea:
Creativity brings people together.
In our busy digital lives, opportunities to slow down, create with our hands, and share genuine moments with others have become rare.
The Painted Social offers a space where people can reconnect with creativity and with each other. Our events are designed to feel relaxed, inspiring, and welcoming to everyone. You don’t need to be an artist. You just need to be curious.
About the Artist, Dasha Novak
Dasha Novak is an expressionistic portrait painter known for her bold impasto oil paintings and emotionally resonant portraits
Originally from the Czech Republic, she received her Master’s degree in Media Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver.
Her work explores the depth of human expression through rich textures and intuitive mark-making. Dasha’s studio practice ranges from contemporary portrait to landscape, abstract and mixed media paintings. The Painted Social grew from her desire to share the joy of painting with others.
Through her events, she invites people to experience the magic of creativity — even if they’ve never picked up a brush before.
Our Philosophy
We believe: Creativity belongs to everyone. Art is not about perfection. It’s about expression, curiosity, and connection. Every painting created during our events is unique — just like the person who painted it.