Donna Stover
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have always been fascinated with the origin of pet portraits. Edwin Lanseer is one of the artists I have admired from the Renaissance times. He captures the essence of the animal, the characteristics that make an animal what it is.
The nobility of the animals personality was what he brought to his portraits and has been an inspiration for my work.
The smile thats there, the almost human look in the eye, the beauty of the fur, all that makes the individual animal dear, I make sure to include in my pieces.
It is my desire to put the lingering expression of love that pets give their owners in my paintings. The look of acceptance that surpasses our understanding and goes beyond our busy days, that is what I long to share.
There is nothing better than delivering my paintings to my clients and having them remark tearfully how I painted the adoring look in their pets eyes!
STUDIES
University of Redlands BA in Liberal Arts
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS
Mary Alexander Studio, Tucson, Az
Jewish Community Center
Tci Exhibitions
Solar Culture
The Sheridan
Brooklyn P
Feminine Mystique
SHOWS
Southwest Artists Show
Humane Society Tucson
Scottsdale
MADD Tucson
A fine line
Tucson´s Top Dog Contest
Pitbulooza
Feminine Mystique Shows
Holidazzle
Dog Central Station
DONATIONS
Humane Society Tucson
NAWBO
Angels Charity
PAWS
Handi- Dogs
6271 N. Calle Campeche
Tucson, Az 85750
Cell phone: (520) 2471989
Home Studio: (520) 2976778
petsbydonna@gmail.com