Paintings by Donna

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So, I picked up some old cigar boxes since they each only cost $1. I had to use a hot gun to remove the stickers and then sand down the engraving but this first one came out pretty nice. It was also my first time to use clay and molds so it was super fun!

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Wow! It's been too long since my last post. Without boring you, suffice to say that a lot has happened. Still painting but stuck cuz I'm afraid of messing up my progress on my latest painting - My Little Ballerina - so my current project is in limbo. It's a good thing I'm not on a deadline!

I have been wanting to branch out and so I have tried a few new ways to create by adding textures and mixed media. I'm having tons of fun! Who knows; maybe one day I'll have enough works to finally sell on Etsy or in shops (and if I stop giving my art away).

As you may notice in the latest pieces, I'm a little obsessed with fleur de lis these days.

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Having fun with these wooden hearts!!

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Thought I'd try something different, but I'm not crazy about how it came out. I just don't think the quality of the wood frame is very good. At least the new pup, Sonny, looks adorable!

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A cute little wall hanging that covers up the lamp wire....or does it bring attention to the wire?

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A few more new pieces in the works.

Final product ready to sell!

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I found some wood panels online, so I started tinkering with them and came up with these yellow and green wall hangings. I may use the butterflies and birds on some other mixed media projects. I also made the cross and coasters as Christmas gifts for siblings. The photo frame was a fun idea for my daughter and the canvas print was made from extra paint from the pour-off from the frame (a happy accident). I sure hope they liked them!!

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Here are my latest art pieces using a new process of pouring acrylics. (Well, its new to me.) I've been having tons of fun and l'm hoping to produce enough to sell on my new Etsy page soon!! What do you think??

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I painted "The Barn" for my brother. I'm not sure why he wanted a painting of a barn, but there you have it!

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“Iceberg” is my first commissioned painting! I’m so excited to finally sell something!! I’m hoping this starts a trend… And it looks pretty good in my living room!

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How It Started

I started painting by accident about 5 years ago when I was in a craft store and picked up some paint and canvas paper for something different to do in my spare time. Once I realized that I really enjoyed it and friends and family were actually giving me compliments, I decided to answer a call for art in connection with a nonprofit fundraising art exhibit and silent auction. To my delight, my painting was selected for the exhibit and also printed in the nonprofit’s next calendar. Last year, I was approached by an affiliate of the nonprofit to prepare a new piece that’s now part of a travelling art exhibit through the State of Texas. I’m excited to be currently working on my first commissioned request. I’ve been painting mostly for family and friends and I hope to eventually begin selling my artwork in a new business venture with my artistic son and daughter-in-law.

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Another great night @pinotspalette in Austin!

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"Lighting the Way" Just finished this for a dear friend who's going through a rough time. I hope this brings him some comfort.

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I painted “The Tardis” for my favorite Dr. Who fan and beautiful daughter, Christian. She loves it! Yay! ❤️

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I'm so excited to see my painting as part of the Texas Breastfeeding Coalition's art collection at this amazing event. Thank you to the event photographers, Amanda Jackson Photography & Sabrena Rexing Photography, for the beautiful photos of the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge & Family Fun Fest! Over 100 people gathered in support of breastfeeding families, and at 11am they had 32 mothers with 34 children latched on, joining thousands across the globe as they fed their children in solidarity!

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My impression of Monet’s “Lady with a Parasol'. This may be my personal favorite. 💜

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Mother's Day Flowers for my mom. ❤️