On the River Painting

An accomplished and intuitively inspired artist, Donna Grande’s work is an expressive journey created with acrylics, pastels and oils. Colorful designs articulate, enrich, and create a densely layered surface reflecting the mystery and beauty of our environment. Her paintings possess a sophisticated sense of color, unique design, and expert use of her mediums. SELECTED AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS/APPEARANCES -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. 2007 -Best in Show, Mountain Art Show, Bernardsville, NJ. 2005 -Best in Show 2001 Portland Art Show, Maine. 3rd Place in 2004 -1st Place, Bar Harbor Art Show, Maine. 2003 and 2002 -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 -Best in Show, The Art Center of NJ, Livingston, NJ. 1996 -Pastel Society of America, New York, NY. 1996 (The House of Heydenryk Award)