"Bejeweled" Painting

Donna Weathers is a South Carolina-based visual artist whose expressive, layered works blur the line between realism and abstraction. After spending 25 years in Los Angeles, she returned to her Southern roots, bringing with her a rich, self-taught practice shaped by intuition and experimentation.
Donna’s work spans abstract figures, abstract florals, and non-representational abstracts—each piece driven by a passion for capturing the emotional essence of her subjects. She begins with a foundational sketch using charcoal, monochromatic paint, or spontaneous marks and splatters to establish form and composition. Layers of paint are then built up with brushes or trowels, often scrubbed, sanded, or scratched to reveal hidden textures and colors beneath. By sidestepping traditional hues and fine detail, she allows the paint and abstract marks to guide the process, inviting viewers to engage their imagination and complete the image.
Her work resonates with emotional depth and visual intrigue, offering a unique perspective shaped by years of exploration and a fearless embrace of imperfection.