Donna Grande

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 ...

Donna is a graduate of Montclair State University and has a design degree from F.I.T. She also studied at the Art Students League of New York and has established a noteworthy career as an artist over the last 30 years. Donna has won numerous awards for her paintings, has been included in many juried exhibits and galleries, has presented numerous solo shows in the Northeast, and has been featured on NBC and Fox News.

Solo exhibits: Berkshire Hathaway Gallery and Hillside Square.