About
The excitement found while working in the immediacy of nature is the basis for my paintings, and leads me to joyfully express the myriad patterns of light and color. When you are held in this suspension you begin to lose yourself and gain something that is beyond yourself. It is as if the creative universe is at your side holding the painting tools with you. This is the inspiration that is of often talked about. Although the aesthetic and creative process is a personal one, I have been touched by many great artists who have gone before me such as Van Gogh, Monet, Joan Mitchell, Milton Avery and Wolf Kahn. All of these artists have endeavored to create what was never seen before, something new and with it the excitement of the truly original. I endeavor to be on this same path of creativity. capturing beauty with my ART. My landscape and abstract paintings are executed in a variety of media, including pastel, oil, acrylic, and ink.
selected galleries & Museums
SM Gallery, Greenwich, CT
Sandra Morgan Interiors, Greenwich, CT
Woodwind Gallery, Machias, ME
Design Domaine, Spring Lake, NJ
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
Noyes Museum, Atlantic City, NJ
Maine Capitol Building, Augusta, ME
Selected Awards, Publications & Appearances
- Sotheby's Home Gallery, 2024
-Play, Passion & Purpose, Television & Radio Show, 2023
-Four Person Show, Tarrytown, NY 2022
-The Connecticut Design Guide, 2020
-Fairfield County LOOK, 2020
-Honorable Mention, Viewpoints, International Exhibition, Montclair, NJ. 2019
-Best in Show & Television Interview, FOX, York, PA. 2017
-Mixed Media Award, American Artists Professional League, NJ. 2012
-Merit Award, West Essex Art Association, NJ. 2011
-Best in Show & Television Interview, NBC, Portland, ME. 2010
-Pastel Society of America Award, American Artist Magazine, 2010
-NJ Design Magazine. 2009
-Pastel Society of America Award, Pastel Society of New Jersey. 2009
-Best in Show, Mountain Art Show, Bernardsville, NJ. 2005 & 2007
-Best in Show 2001 Portland Art Show, Maine. 3rd Place in 2004
--Pastel Award, Summit Art Show, NJ. 2002
-Pastel Society of America Award, Ridgewood Art Institute, NJ. 2001
-Best in Show, Skylands Art Show, Sparta, NJ. 1999
connect with nature & your true self
Beauty
Find Your Path
Find Your Path
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's something Donna Grande has a gift for capturing.
Find Your Path
Find Your Path
Find Your Path
Donna Grande has been painting ever since she was a young girl. Her work is collected and found in homes and museums world-wide.
Nature
Find Your Path
Nature
The right piece, inspired by nature, can enhance the beauty and impact of your home or office.