Donna Shields

“to be dazzled —
to cast aside the weight of facts
and maybe even
to float a little
above this difficult world.
I want to believe I am looking
into the white fire of a great mystery.
I want to believe that the imperfections are nothing —
that the light is everything –“

― Mary Oliver

I am a designer living in Auckland, Aotearoa - New Zealand and have over twenty five years working as a graphic artist/illustrator.
I am also a partner in a production design company, specialising in creating and sourcing elements for the events and television industries.

To balance my commercial work I have a painting practice informed by the natural environment of Aotearoa, which I found particularly helpful during the Covid lockdown period.

During this time my partner and I were able to develop prototypes for some product designs ideas we had been thinking about for awhile, one of which being the inspiration for my latest series of Pop Art portraits.

I have gratitude for being able to pursue a creative life and the opportunities it offers.

website: thinktankdesign.co.nz

instagram: donnashieldsart