"Sunset is the best time for me to paint in the lavender fields at Matanzas Creek Winery. 

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  I am a a third generation native of Northern California. I grew up on a farm in Santa Rosa that was rich with culture.  What I remember most was the beauty of the seasons; fields of yellow mustards in the Spring, autumn colors in the Fall and the atmosphere of fog coming inland from the ocean in Winter. My mother was an artist and exposed me to the arts with art supplies, books and pictures of the Impressionist painters on the walls.  I grew up inspired by the beauty that was all around me and have lived here my entire life. I have the ocean, river, mountains, farm land, and parks all within a few miles.  I paint nearly everyday plein air or in my studio. Inspiration is everywhere. 

BIOGRAPHY

Donna studied painting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and graduated with a BA degree from  the University of San Francisco. She also studied with numerous master painters that helped round out her impressionist style and learn the information of design elements and principles of painting. Her love of plein air painting grew while studying at LaRomita School of Art in Italy; painting on location from nature. Donna is a professional artist,  juror and judge for several art competitions.  She earned signature membership in the American Impressionist society in 2007 and is a member of the California Art Club. She exhibits her work in galleries, juried exhibits, open studio and wineries.  Donna taught art at the Santa Rosa Junior College for 20 years and now teaches an occasional plein air workshops at her studio and local parks. 

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