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Work in progress. Here I am painting the horizon and down into the water. For landscapes I generally work top to bottom, and back to front. When the canvas is covered I go back over and add glazing and additional layering of paint to fine tune the painting. This painting will soon be at The Galleries at Heartland Art Club. Contact Marie to inquire about this painting or visit Marie's private lesson's page to learn more about available art lessons. Original Pastel Painting by Marie Donato 26" x 35" The clouds are what enticed me to paint this scene. One thing about the Midwest is the remarkable four seasons. Even though it is spring now this painting reminds me of the clouds we can have in any of our dramatic seasons. It is spectacular to see the moon in a day lit sky. View the original of this pastel painting at OA Gallery in Kirkwood, Missouri. Golden Lace Pastel on board 24" x 16" Available at Heartland Art Gallery Contact Marie to inquire about this painting. Watching the sky, as the sun rises in the morning, creates such a peace within; it is a time filled with quiet and hope. This favorite time of the day is the inspiration for my pastel painting Golden Lace.
For my model, I was fortunate to have a lovely, classically trained ballerina pose for me. She wore this beautiful and intricate white lace dress which inspired choosing a morning landscape that would echo nature's lace, for the background. My hope is that the painting creates a calming, quiet moment full of hope. Golden Lace, Visit OA Gallery to view this painting in downtown Kirkwood, Missouri. How my artwork finds a home is always so amazing to me. Recently I had the pleasure of randomly selecting a winner for my Art Giveaway. There were over 100 names gathered at the Naperville Art Fair. Thank you to all that participated. After the name was selected from the collection box, I sent out my email newsletter announcing the winner. What I didn't expect was receiving this reply email from Beth the winner, and what was revealed in it. Dear Marie, I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to receive your email. I was so moved by your artwork at the Naperville Art Show.. You have such a gift. After my partner, Dan and I left the show we kept talking about how much we admired your work. So when Dan called me to say go look at your email...and I found this!!! I cried! I can't thank you enough!!!! As I am battling cancer, your art will now be part of a meditation and healing ritual I do every day, placing myself in a tranquil spot by the water, and visualizing my body healing itself... Warmest regards, Beth Thank you Beth for your email. I truly do believe there is a specific home for every painting or drawing. I am so happy that the pastel painting "Tranquility" has found a very special home with you and will be a Celebration of Life and help you on your journey of healing! I enjoyed this giveaway so much and chatting with Beth! Thank you and best wishes to you Beth. My prayers are with you. I am grateful to have met you. Happy Holidays to you! Upcoming Giveaway The next Art Giveaway will be coming soon. Please Like my Facebook page to get details about when and what the prize will be! The Next Art Giveaway Please follow the upcoming announcements on my facebook page Marie Donato Fine Art. Information on how to enter the next Art Giveaway will be coming soon! Fall/September Art Giveaway News I recently got out of my studio, and traveled up to the Chicago area to exhibit my art! It was a gorgeous Fall weekend at the Naperville Riverwalk Art Fair! I enjoyed meeting so many art-lovers. A special Thank You to my new collectors! It's an honor to have my paintings going to new homes!! Here are some pics of the Riverwalk. Thank you to everyone for signing up for my Newsletter and Art Giveaway! As promised to all that visited my booth......it is time for a special giveaway!!!!! Drumroll please.......The winner of the Naperville Riverwalk Giveaway is ............Beth Katz! Beth will receive this beautiful, pastel riverscape below. As a special bonus this painting is also framed with archival materials! Very Special!! Congratulations Beth! "Tranquility" Pastel Thank you to everyone who participated! As a way to say thank you I will be offering another giveaway very soon! The Next Art Giveaway Please follow the upcoming announcements on my facebook page Marie Donato Fine Art. Information on how to enter the next Art Giveaway will be coming soon! "Missouri River Dawn" Pastel 9" x 9"
Update: This piece has sold at the OA Gallery in Kirkwood Missouri! I'm so excited that it has found a new home! As there is stillness and hush before dawn, the sky is slowly and softly lighting up, changing colors right before me. Then there it is that slow, brilliant, glow of the morning sun rising up over the crest! Dawn! There really isn't anything like it! That was the inspiration for this painting. Of course I was taking photos again and again trying to record the continuous changing light and brilliant colors. Trying to capture that feeling of hope and inspiration as a new day is set forth. It really is almost impossible to do, I realize. But I am drawn to try. |
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