Paintings · Dance · Stories
Jazz-era art, cinematic romance and stories from the dance floor
Denise Steele creates atmospheric paintings inspired by swing dance, Art Deco glamour, music, movement and the golden age of jazz. Her work blends realism, impressionism and Art Deco influence with the drama of early Hollywood lighting.
Step into Denise's world
Art, dance and a good mystery
Art show
The Frankie Project
One hundred years of the Lindy Hop, told in paint, film and photographs, honouring Denise's teacher and dance partner, Frankie Manning.
Monthly mail club
The Roaring 20s Art Deco Mystery Mail Club
Every month an envelope arrives: a hand-written letter, a limited-edition print of Denise's work, a surprise gift and the next part of a twelve-part mystery.
A novel
The Mystery of the Magna Carta
A time-travelling historical adventure with four different endings. Signed copies with a personal dedication are available.
Fine-art prints
Take a piece of art home
Museum-quality giclée prints of Denise's paintings, framed or unframed, made to order and shipped worldwide.
The Roaring 20s Art Deco Mystery Mail Club
A new envelope every month
$13.00a month, plus postage
A hand-written letter about all things Roaring Twenties, a limited-edition print of Denise's work, a surprise gift, and the next part of an intriguing twelve-part mystery.
Artist · Dancer · Author
Meet Denise Steele
Denise is an artist, dancer and author whose work is shaped by vintage jazz culture, theatrical lighting and the emotional language of dance.