dorothymessenger

New York, United States

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13 years
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Last updated on Aug 4, 2026

SUMMER VACATION AUGUST - ALL SHIPPING WILL TAKE 3 - 4 WEEKS - On Vacation until August 27, 2026

This is the artwork of Dorothy Messenger.

She trained at the Art Student's League in New York City and Art Center in Pasadena. I am her son, and I am happy to share her images with you.
Our mailed prints come on plain off white acid free paper, or you can buy images of some by digital download. She would be happy to know that others will see her work.

You may see more on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artwork_of_dorothy_messenger/

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Becky on Oct 2, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Looks great and quick shipment

GENTLE LANDSCAPE, Very unique pen landscape, copy of rare original, on acid free paper By my mother; FREE Shipping in U.S.A.

GENTLE LANDSCAPE, Very unique pen landscape, copy of rare original, on acid free paper By my mother; FREE Shipping in U.S.A.
Etsy buyer on Aug 10, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive seller and I love the print! Can’t wait to frame it!

The lady with poodle - sketches from Dog show in Marin County, this is one of them. A lady and dog.

The lady with poodle - sketches from Dog show in Marin County, this is one of them. A lady and dog.
Austin on Jan 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Framed it, haven’t hung it up yet, but it looks great! Probably my favorite print I’ve purchased from Guy yet.

Tipsy Frenchman - - whimsical very small ink drawing, copy. Rare. A copy on off white acid free paper.

Tipsy Frenchman - - whimsical very small ink drawing, copy. Rare. A copy on off white acid free paper.
Austin on Dec 24, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Looks great! Arrived quickly. Great communication from seller, as always.

OUR HUMAN MASKS Multi-Faces, Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging; lARGE size on Sale!

OUR HUMAN MASKS Multi-Faces, Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging; lARGE size on Sale!
Austin on Dec 12, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Looks great, very happy with it. Great communication from Guy, very polite and responsive. Thanks!

Head Of the Show : whimsical greeting card type drawing, ink. A copy of original. Inquire about original for sale.

Head Of the Show : whimsical greeting card type drawing, ink. A copy of original. Inquire about original for sale.
Austin on Dec 12, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Looks great, happy with it, thanks!

Interesting American Man Profile; a sketch by D. Messenger, ca. 1950, 8.5 x 11” on paper.

Interesting American Man Profile; a sketch by D. Messenger, ca. 1950, 8.5 x 11” on paper.
Hannah on Nov 20, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and very happy with my purchase!

VOCATIONS - copy of small multi media piece on 8.5 x 11" acid free paper. FREE SHIPPiNG in U.S.A.

VOCATIONS - copy of small multi media piece on 8.5 x 11" acid free paper. FREE SHIPPiNG in U.S.A.
Etsy buyer on Sep 29, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Love these prints. They would indeed make wonderful gifts, but keeping for myself.

BIRTH the Spore Drawing Two -- copy, unique style, pen, ink, marker, paper, on acid free paper. Large is on sale

BIRTH the Spore Drawing Two -- copy, unique style, pen, ink, marker, paper, on acid free paper. Large is on sale
Etsy buyer on Sep 29, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful prints. Thanks so much for the tracking info.

Perry Mason copy of "False Face" - drawing by Dorothy Messenger, 1960's; print on paper. Copy.

Perry Mason copy of "False Face" - drawing by Dorothy Messenger, 1960's; print on paper. Copy.
Etsy buyer on Sep 18, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful artwork. Fast shipping and great customer service.

ITALIAN GARDEN; Orta Garden, sketch in Italy; copy of original, copy on acid free paper, FREE SHIPPiNG in U.S.A.

ITALIAN GARDEN; Orta Garden, sketch in Italy; copy of original, copy on acid free paper, FREE SHIPPiNG in U.S.A.

About dorothymessenger

Prints and originals artwork By Dorothy Messenger.

Sales 948

On Etsy since 2013

Prints and originals artwork By Dorothy Messenger.

"Two Codgers", nice ink drawing by my mother. www.dorothymessenger.com
Dorothy Messenger, 1925 - 2011
"Caught in the Cogs", by Dorothy Messenger.
"Swedish Pair', ink drawing by my mom.

We're ready to ship your order! Prints and originals.

My mother, Dorothy Sofia Jonsson, was a full blooded Swede who was born in San Diego in 1925. Her dad was a bus driver for the San Diego Transit company, and her mom, Hattie, died when mom was only 18.

She married my dad just after he graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. As a commercial artist, she has done many drawings and sketches, and a few small commercial art jobs for income.

In 2011, we explored the portfolios and found that we had framed less than 5% of her many works. So, I have been sharing some in the form of prints, gifts, and the sales of a very, very few originals, actually, only a few of them have been sold.

This is a hobby for me but I try to be very good with customer service and to address any problem dissatisfaction anyone has with the print, the shipping, or anything else.

If you're not happy with something you buy, don't give me a bad review; just write and I will immediately solve the problem on my own dime or refund your full amount without question, ever.

Thanks! www.dorothymessenger.com

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The larger version comes on VERY SIMPLE, THIN, WHITE PAPER, rolled in a tube. We know some people like thicker paper, but when you roll it in a tube, the thinner paper unrolls better for you.

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NOVATO - Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging. Very small ink sketch. 1990's.

OUR HUMAN MASKS Red Multi-Faces, Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging; a print on 8.5 x 11". Stiff paper.

Visby; an Ink Line Drawing, unknown location, ca. 1970's, may be in Sweden, "Visty" area, ORIGINAL drawing.

OUR HUMAN MASKS Red Multi-Faces, Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging; the Original piece. 9.5" x 9.5" on tissue.

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OUR HUMAN MASKS Red Multi-Faces, Pen and ink drawing suitable for framing and wall hanging; a print on 8.5 x 11". Stiff paper.

Portrait of Guy - pencil, copy, by Dorothy - 8.5 x 11 - a copy.

The Paris Sketches - Collection of 12 sketches done by my Mom in Paris, nice 8.5 x 11 copy of each one.

Shower Man; small cartoon, this is the original, about 8x8" uneven squared paper, cute.

Charcoal Portrait woman, unknown subject, ca. 1948, Woman with big eyes, original is 19" x 25" approx, in tube

BIKING - Boy on Bike, "Twittery", Original ink drawing by Dorothy Messenger, Original, on paper.

Lizard type beast drawing, ink, cute, on acid free paper, in tube, small, the original, 4x6" on cardboard.

Chair sketch, 1960's, dsm. Copyrighted image downloaded.

Wise Man in Desert Garb, color marker illust. by D. Messenger, a copy on paper; ca. 1970 Jesus was nearby.

THE SECOND ARGUMENT - pencil sketch, copy of tissue and ink sketch, Picasso like. 8.5 x 11"

He's Mine - a comedic sketch about jealousy - Copy on off white, acid free paper. Free ship in UsA nice reproduction.

Tiny Piny, a spruce Branch Sketch, very simple ink sketch, unsigned, a copy. By Dorothy Messenger, free ship in USA. There is a pair

THE BEAT - An 11" x17" of "The Boys in the Band" on off white, heavier oversize paper, ink sketch. Copy

Sad Kitty, copy, very nice drawing on off white acid free paper. INQUIRE about BUYING the ORIGINAL. Free ship in UsA

The Apple and the Envelope - a mixed media piece by Dorothy Messenger - Copy INQUIRE ABOUT ORIGINAL for sale.

Auberge Hotel- Montmartre - rare sketch from Europe, a copy; by D. Messenger, on cardboard, dark, fine, delicate. Copy; FREE ship in USA.

The Spiral Man; the color version; a psychedelic ink drawing, pen and ink, ca. 1968, Copy on natural tone acid free paper, free ship in USA

THREE SKETCHES of CHRIST - Three by D. Messenger, pen and pencil, 1 Ink, 2 pencil; very fine lines, copies.

The Triangle Man, cute small ink drawing copy. Free ship in UsA, a copy, INQUIRE about original.

An Odd Grouping; really nice clear Pen & Ink Drawing, a print on acid free paper. Good drawing.

The Triangle Man, Original, cute small ink drawing. 4 x 6" sketch pad, beautiful, in good shape, ca. 1960 prints ARE SOLD too.

SAILING Boats on the Bay, Black & White, unknown date, tissue paper multi media assemblage, a copy on 8.5x11 paper FREE SHIPPING in U.S.A.

GLASSES GUY - Everyone loves this - ink drawing, very small, copy. India ink type, copy. Free ship in Usa.

SALE Mom Drawing, a whimsical self portrait sketch, very loose lines, Ink. Copy. Inquire about the original.

Color Mission, a church probably near Mexico, ca 1945, by D. Messenger, copyrighted unsigned. Unframed. Copy

THE LAW Attorney - False Face, print of cute original ink illustration black and white, on 8.5 x 11" acid free paper.

Ajmal in apartment, copy of rare original, ketch, green ink; copy of tissue paper image on 8.5 x11" free shipping in USA.

FLOAT HEAD Inky Suit and Tie Guy, copy of small sketch, this is a digital file - a scan of original.

THE GIRAFFE - 1970's sketch by D. Messenger, on 8.5" x 11" Free ship in USA.

The Tiburon Twist, The Belvedere Bounce - this is the original, on cut paper, pen and ink lines, cute.

OH NO - Business Man Is Late -- pencil sketch, faint lines, very nice, old, by D. Messenger. On off-white acid free paper.

Portrait, lady, unknown subject 2 , on 8x11"on acid free paper. Rare style.

Mother asleep on carpet. Beautiful pencil, one her best . Valuable. Copy. It was mom's mom.

SUMMER TREE - Colorful Tree by Dorothy Messenger - copy of watercolor original, On off-white acid free paper.

A Small House, copy of cute sketch, rare style, Original, about 3x2.5", small, on paper. PRINTS are Available TOO!

Monks - copy of a piece pen and ink, a Monk; on 8.5 x 11" - nice sketch.

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