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About Van Dahl
A wooden-paneled living room wall decorated with eight colorful, contemporary paintings of various animals and fantasy themes. There is a teal floor lamp, a vintage mirror, a small bookshelf, a flat-screen TV, and a display cabinet filled with model
A man with long hair and glasses wearing a pink T-shirt with a colorful design, standing in a kitchen and smiling while stirring a pot on a stove.
A vintage radio, a paper towel roll on a metal stand, and a bag of shredded cheese on a white countertop next to a window with blinds.
View of a vintage kitchen with wood paneling, white stove, and kitchen utensils. Decor includes skateboard decks on the wall, a clock, and a blue mug, with a small window and a lamp on the left.
Painting of a tiger resting in water, framed and hung on a wooden wall.
Wood-paneled room with a round clock on the wall showing 1:54, a display case filled with toy cars, a beige cowboy hat on a vintage film projector, colorful paintings on the walls, and a vintage desk lamp.
A wall covered with various colorful paintings, including portraits, abstract designs, and pop art, illuminated by a spotlight.
Two children, a girl with blonde hair in a red shirt and a boy with blonde hair in a gray shirt, sitting at a wooden table in a room with wooden walls and colorful artwork, including paintings and a skateboard, on the walls. The girl is holding a coo
A large, colorful sculpture of a stylized lion's face with exaggerated features and textured surface, positioned next to framed artwork of stylized tiger and dog illustrations on a gallery wall.
Two people looking at a painting or artwork in an art gallery or exhibit. The person on the right wears a black leather vest and a floral shirt, while the person on the left wears a cap and a jacket. The background shows colorful artwork and decorati
A messy art table with paints, brushes, tape, a yellow cloth, a small lamp, and a drawing of the New York City skyline on the wall.
Art gallery wall with colorful paintings, including a comic-style Superman with police characters, a painted woman with an umbrella, and a woman with a sunflower, against wood-paneled wall.
Two pieces of children's drawings on a brown floor. The left drawing has colorful scribbles, and the right one has a red background with a drawing of a face, a crescent moon, and the word "SQUASH" written on it.
Two men are observing artwork on a wooden wall in an art gallery.
Artist's workspace with paints, brushes, and supplies on a table, and a white canvas with an outline of a city skyline and the Statue of Liberty, labeled 'MIRANDA # NYC'. In the background, a poster of a band performing on stage.
A surfboard leaning against a wooden staircase railing inside a room with wooden walls and colorful wall art. A black leather armchair with a striped towel draped over the back and a blue pillow on the seat.
A blue vintage car parked inside a garage, with a white roof rack on top, and surfboards stored on the ceiling. There's a yellow flag with a smiley face on the wall.
A man with long hair, wearing a pink shirt with black floral prints, stands in a garage next to a black vintage car. The garage door is open, revealing greenery and trees outside.
Two men in a garage celebrating, one is wearing a pink t-shirt with a birthday cake design and the other is wearing a blue scarf, holding a picture frame, and looking down.
A driveway leading up to a house with a black garage door, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowering plants, with a covered vehicle parked on the right side.
Gallery wall featuring abstract and expressive artwork of cartoon characters, including Garfield and other characters, in a modern art style.
Two men smiling and looking at a framed artwork or signed print, which features handwritten text, a signature, and a date, in an indoor setting.
Two people standing around a colorful abstract painting of a smiling person with a hat in an art gallery
Three men with long hair are looking at camera equipment inside a store that sells photo and video gear. One man is wearing a black shirt with a blue and white scarf, another is in a black leather vest with a light blue cap, and the third is dressed
Interior of a room with vintage decor, featuring a blue sign that says 'Do The Right Thing Way,' framed photographs on the wall, a curtain covering a window or door, an emergency exit sign, and various notices and decorations.
Pink wall with graffiti and various stickers, including a black graffiti tag, a sign that says 'BUMPY,' and a sign with a colorful graphic that reads 'WATERS.' There are also some small drawings, including a dog and other doodles.

About: I spent some time with the fantastic Gavin Rea, aka Van Dahl, at his studio in Mollymock, NSW., and an exhibition in Sydney. Gavyn is an emerging Australian artist, photographer, creative, surfer, and wonderful human being. Check out his art on Instagram @_vandahl_ or van-dahl.com.