Donna Morrison

Artist Statement

I am a self-taught painter who constantly seeks to discover and share the beauty and details of nature and our world, God's little gifts to each of us. Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, a small rural coastal and farming town, I have always felt the need to represent my background and surroundings. I have progressed from viewing the world as snap shots to seeing the spirit and life in our land and culture. Although a supporter of our founding fathers' dreams of independence and freedom to succeed, I fear that uncontrolled big business and development will permanently damage our native gifts and culture if care and protective attention is not brought to the forefront of the discussion. My artistic representations reflect that which must be protected.

Biography

Being a native Floridian, Donna Morrison's first artistic love is old world Florida and conservation of its lands, creatures and cultures. She also finds inspiration all around the world in her travels and experiences. She combines her passion for color and detail to produce works of art with a flair for the dramatic. She is widely recognized for her realistic representations of Florida which include such subject matter as water birds, landscapes, orchids, various creatures and human portrayals. Donna enjoys painting with various mediums on a variety of surfaces and specializes in watercolor. She teaches workshops and classes, has been recognized in Artists Magazine as a "Top 10 Artist to Watch" and holds signature statuses in the National Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society and the Florida Watercolor Society.

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