53rd National Show Catalog, "No Place Like Home"

DONNA DUTRA WHAT NOT SECURITY

My artistic mission is to enlighten the viewer, to create a clear awareness of the inherent spirit of the animals I portray. I strive to use my talents and skills to capture their individual essence. I believe each painting must have its own life and existence. I also believe the animals I paint must be portrayed with the detailed accuracy they deserve. Then art and animal are both honored and well served.

20” x 16” — Pastel $1,500

DONNA DUTRA • WAOW Associate • CA • www.donnadutra.com Contemporary painter Donna Dutra lives and works in Northern California. A native of the foothills and country living, her paintings reflect her early upbringing. Surrounded by wildlife and animals, she developed a passion for painting them and placing them in their natural habitat. Always going beyond portraying just the visual likeness of her subjects, Donna’s main intent has always been to capture the spirit within each animal.

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