About the Artist

Donna England was born in Alabama and now resides in Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, and a Master's Degree at Georgia State University.

She has worked professionally in the areas of fine art, commercial art and is working currently in education. As a working school counselor, she knows that "art is therapeutic and healing, offers growth and confidence, and provides a source of expression that words cannot reach." Donna has provided watercolor demonstrations to children and adults, as she talks about taking what happens on the paper and "going with it, using it or changing it. It's like life! ...Art just gets people talking."

Donna has had several one man art shows and has displayed work in juried exhibitions.

Artist Statement

I have an idea for a painting in my head all the time. I often dream about them. I attempt to capture a "slice of the moment" and create a painting that will draw the viewer into that moment, with an invitation to stay a while and enjoy the sunshine, feel the peace, the awe, the respect for life or the innocence depicted.

 
I enjoy using color and detail to tell a story or create a "universal memory". I much prefer portraits that depict individuals or groups engrossed in the activities that define them, rather than that of a formal setting. My purpose in painting is to be inspired and relay that inspiration to others. What inspires me may not inspire others, but I hope that my viewers and I can share and grow as God's creations by endeavoring to inspire each other.