Danella Sydow's Profile

Painter, Sculptor, Professor

Danella Sydow Carries Lady Liberty
Photo by Erika Schultz, The Seattle Times

Profile
Danella Sydow lives in a seaside village on the North Bay of the Case Inlet with her best friend, the social psychologist, retired professor, writer, and great love of her life, Bruce SydowThey celebrated their 25-year anniversary in 2024.

Danella Sydow's Portrait
Painting by Danella Sydow
 
Danella's artwork is held in collections in the United States, Canada, and Europe. She works out of a home-based studio that features a 17-foot ceiling, three skylights, and a one-third-acre backyard with a menagerie of wildlife.

Danella's painting of her husband, and his Pushcart Prize-nominated poem, Surviving Christmas, are published by Mary Senter of Milltown Press. The book, "G.I. Days: An Anthology of Military Lifeis a 2024 Gold Medal Finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Book Cover
Painting by Danella Sydow

Teaching Positions
Olympic College
2014 - 2022: Affiliated Professor
2018 - 2019: Full-Time Professor
2007 - 2014: Adjunct Professor

Pierce College
2013 - 2017: Associate Professor
2007 - 2013: Adjunct Professor

Franklin Pierce Schools
2006: Substitute Teacher

Washington State University
2004, 2005: Instructor of Record
2003, 2004: Teaching Assistant

University Degrees
MFA, Washington State University
4.0 Cumulative GPA, Instructor

BA, The University of Washington
Golden Key Honors, Dean's List