Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

18x18 Acrylic

This little guy was crooning away by moonlight to find his own true love. He was such a great crooner that I named the painting after Ole' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra. I was fascinated by all the pearlescent colors in his throat as he bellowed away. I had not done much in the wildlife category so I wanted to see if I could pull it off. I am fascinated by rendering subjects by evening or moonlight I think it adds such intrigue and is a bit of a challenge. Thanks for viewing my blog. If you are interested in purchasing this painting please contact me. Prints are available at Fineartamerica.com ,http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/donna+page/all,

Poppies

Poppies

2"x3"- Acrylic

This abstract was inspired by the intense colors and horizons in beautiful Canada. The poppies around Chateau Lake Louise in contrast with the bright yellow flowers were dazzling. This little painting expresses that beauty in through shapes color and composition. I like this study so much it just might become a large painting! For purchasing information please contact me.

Lake Louise

Lake Louise

2"x3"- Acrylic

This little painting inspired by the incredible view from Chateau, Lake Louise whichshows Lake Louise in the summer. I sought to convey the incredible, frigid, turquoise glacial water and all its beauty to my viewer. This composition experiments with triangle shapes and backlit coloring to control the eye of its audience. Notice how your eye goes directly to the sunny snow bank beyond the dark tree line beyond Lake Lousie. All this is achieved thorough the compostion and play of contrast dark against light, light against dark. Thanks for viewing my blog. For purchasing information please contact me- donnapage7@gmail.com

Rockfall

Rockfall

14 x 36 Pastel

This painting was inspired from a photo taken at a national park outside of Banff, Canada. The river ran at the bottom of a deep gorge that had been eroded over thousands of years. The  walk along the gorge inspired me to try to capture all the wonderful textures and depths I perceived along the way. If you count there are six different depth of field within the painting. The illusion of 3-D fascinates me and is something ever present in my work. With this painting the idea of high contrast and dark against light, light against dark is applied back and forth. I love the way the darks draw the eye into the picture and controls the eye. Thank-you for viewing my blog. Prints of this painting are available at FineArtAmerica.com , http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/donna+page/all,

Dan Enger Fine Art

Dan Enger Fine Art

18x20 Pastel

Another in my series from New Mexico one early morning while collecting reference photos around the square in Taos, New Mexico, I noticed a wonderful intensely orange screen door with wonderful wood cut work embellishments on the door.  The proprietor of the shop was sitting outside the door having an early morning smoke. I like the way the smoke was billowing up as if to symbolize his reflections on the coming day of creating and working in his shop. All of the shadows and colors make me jealous of the artists fortunate enough to live in such a beautiful place. Thanks for viewing my blog. To purchase this work please contact me at donnapagefineart.com. To purchase prints please visit fineartamerica.com http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/donna+page/all

Lucky Man

Lucky Man

18x24 Pastel

Gnomes always bring a bit of whimsy and belief that they possess "good luck" to their owners. I happened upon this "good luck" gnome in a garden in New Mexico. The blank stare of gnome statues always make me laugh like they see the future or have some secret they know about their gazers. This gnome was hidden in the back of the garden as if to save his good luck for the person inquisitive enough to search for the smaller details and as I always search in my work for the unexpected and  beauty often overlooked. Thanks for viewing my blog. Prints of this painting are available at fineartamerica.com , http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/donna+page/all,

 

Beinvenidos Bed and Breakfast

Beinvenidos Bed and Breakfast

18x24- Pastel

On a recent visit to Taos I was snapping a picture of this wonderful bed and breakfast when one of the innkeepers happend into the photo. I knew I was going to paint this... al the great colors and local ambiance were too charming. 

The pastels lend themselves perfectly to the coarse textures and vibrant colors of New Mexico. Thanks for viewing my blog. Contact the artist for purchasing information. Prints of this painting are available at Fineartamerica.com , http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/donna+page/all,