Barbara Donovan

Barbara Lee Donovan
Freelance Contemporary Artist- Statement
The body of my work reflects from everyday surroundings or thoughts that manifest from memories, emotions to trends. A lifetime of being deeply detail oriented my art continues to metamorphosize as time goes by. Each project is grasped with research, dedication, passion, and one’s own self-motivation to take on the challenge to succeed. “Creating Art is hard work. Hate, love, repeat. Truly a power struggle. What a ride.” -----Barbara Lee Donovan




Artist Bio--------
Barbara Donovan – a contemporary, American, professional working, published artist from Alexandria, Virginia. She is primarily self-trained with a lifetime of practice. Earliest influences and inspiration include: The Smithsonian’s, The Hirshorn Museum of Modern Art, The National Archives in Washington D.C., and the privilege to work with artists of IMAX cinematography, Guinness Book of World records, authors, musicians, and media specialists. Contributions of pieces to auction and gallery sales include: An American Cancer Society for Charity auction, Home Grown Art gallery, and numerous local stores around Northern Alabama.
Barbara’s home studio is where she creates a variety of styles, compositi...

Education/Workshops:
Independent Licensed Art Business owner since 2017 - Huntsville and Madison, AL, USA
Huntsville Museum of Art Masterclass with California Watercolor Artist David Lobenberg - June 2022
Free lanced self-trained with a lifetime of practice in creating artworks. Over 70+ Originals and prints sold

Shows:
ART SAN DIEGO Sept 9-11th 2022 / Contemporary Art and Design Fair
SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER – Hall C 111, W HARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW featuring an international slate of artists and galleries
Barbara Donovan - Represented by The World Wide Art & Artavita ---- Pavilion Booth 111
Brochure publication only page 24. Work Title submitted: ROCKETS SIX PANELS/Apollo Mission to the MOON 50th Anniversary from July 2019, Mixed Media acrylic with collage moon and USA flag on black canvas 36X 48in, listed price $3,500.
SAN DIEGO Show website: redwoodgroup.com/art-san-diego





Shows/Exhibiting Continued:
SPECTRUM RED DOT MIAMI ART FAIR – Nov 30-Dec 4th 2022 - Curated Contemporary Art Fair
MANA WYNWOOD - 2217 NW 5th Avenue @ NW 22nd St, Miami, Florida 33127
Barbara Donovan- EXHIBITING Represented by World Wide Art & Artavita
Exhibiting Work Title: WILD IRIS - Van Gogh Style from 2020 - Thick Acrylic on Cotton canvas with chrome colored floater frame 19 x 25 in, listed price $499.

Stores/Gallery:

Home Grown Art Gallery- Owner Barbara Cook
206 E. 3rd Street Sheffield, Alabama 35660 (outside of Muscle Shoals area) - (256) 577-3939
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