Donna Weathers

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.

Unveiling Composition with Gordon Studer

Art 2 Life: Creative Visionary Path Intensive Art Program with Nicholas Wilton

Georgia State College, Atlanta, GA

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
May-July 2024 - Guest Room Collective, Scott & Sons, Atlanta, GA
Figures & Faces, Good Art Co., Greenville, SC
January 2019 - Los Angeles Art Show, bG Gallery
January 2019 - "Learning Curve", Jen Tough Gallery, Vallejo, CA
October 2018 - The Other Art Fair, Santa Monica, CA
September 2018 - Nude Art LA, Los Angeles, CA
May 2018 - "Circular", bG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
March 2018 - The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, CA
February 2017 - "Mark Making", Saatchi Art, Santa Monica, CA
April 2014 - HaleArt Space, Santa Monica, CA
May 2013 - Abstracting the Landscape, Ocmulgee Arts, Macon, GA
October 2012 - Pico Art Festival, Santa Monica, CA
Dec. 2011 - “Abbot Kinney Holiday Street Walk”, Venice, CA
September 2011 - Pico Art Festival, Santa Monica, CA