About Me
The natural environment inspires me to paint and features prominently in my works. I am passionate about painting wildlife, particularly birds, and landscapes from my home country, Australia, as well as the New England area of the USA where I once lived.
I studied visual art at the Queensland College of Art in Australia and worked for many years as a graphic designer. I have also taught children`s art classes in Perth, Western Australia. When not painting, I enjoy reading, sailing, hiking in the mountains, and photography.
About the Art
I paint with acrylic, watercolor, and oils, and also enjoy experimenting with new techniques like fumage and mixing various media. When painting with oil, I prefer to build up the image using a layering approach rather than the thicker impasto technique. As well as using rich colors, I like to produce art that tells a story.
For progress photos follow me on Instagram @donnap_art.
Achievements
My artwork has been selected for a number of juried shows such as the RAA&M National show in Rockport MA and I have won awards for my artwork in New England and Australia.
