D.Caliva-Artist, Designer, Contractor

03/05/2025

Happy Anniversary KiKi and Derek!

04/29/2020

04/29/2020

Well this is a long time coming...my daughter's New Orleans wedding 3 years ago! This stay at home time has allowed me to take care of some of my to do items. It is rather long, but such a great time!

06/02/2019

The book I Illustrated for author Suzanne Wallace “T-Rex is Coming to Town” is based on the discovery of a 66 million old T.rex by Kathy Wankel. Check out this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-nations-t-rex-how-a-montana-moms-hike-led-to-an-incredible-discovery/2019/06/01/2bd276f8-8252-11e9-bce7-40b4105f7ca0_story.html?fbclid=IwAR31FsKpuaIwfqecaayAsqbCB5l82MBI3ZYs-j55HnPQ6XkGPw13qn5Y8kk&utm_term=.3ec94e79a979

01/10/2019

This children's book is about a 66 million year old Tyrannosaurus rex coming to Washington, D.C. which will become his new home. Children and adults alike are super excited to welcome their newest resident and plan all of the things they would like to do with such a special dinosaur. Follow T-Rex...

01/09/2019

I am beyond thrilled to announce that “T-Rex is Coming to Town” Written by Suzanne Wallace and Illustrated by me, Denise Caliva is now published! It has been quite the journey from inception to completion (almost 5 years). When I was illustrating this book I wanted children to love T-Rex as I do. I want them to take him by the hand and explore Washington, D.C. until he finds his new home at the Smithsonian. This book is educational and fun. T-Rex explores our national monuments, sites and ceremonies. T-Rex was discovered in Montana and is 66 million years old, he will reside at the Smithsonian for the next 50 years. T-Rex will go on display in the newly built “Koch Hall” in June of 2019!

I hope everyone will purchase a copy and share T-Rex’s journey with your children, grandchildren and students.
Please share on Facebook- I appreciate your support! Denise

”T-Rex is Coming to Town“ is available in both hardcover and paperback on Amazon and Barnes&Noble online. Please post a review, that helps so much!