Sandy

I froze water to keep our food cold in case the electricity went down- 
which it did. Upon returning from an evacuation 
3 days later, while emptying the freezer, I noticed how beautifully 
the ice blocks froze. The patterns in the ice call to mind 

the globe's endangered glaciers.

Portrait

“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.” 

― Oscar Wilde

España

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" ~ Pablo Picasso

While catching up on some blog posts, 
I came across a beautiful fashion editorial called Spanish Doll.

So pretty and well done: showcasing color, texture and flair— 
the art director in me immediately thought of my photos- 

I miss being in Spain... 

Madrid Bullfight

Various sections and detail of  Alhambra in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Gaudi

The Doors to La Sagrada Familia

Postcards from New York

 “I dream my painting and I paint my dream.” ― Vincent van Gogh

Cut and torn paper collage, Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson 2012

Baby it's HOT outside!

Thinking cool thoughts... ;)

Le Quatorze Juillet

Art by Pierre Matisse, grandson of Henri Matisse

Le Quatorze Juillet, Bon Fête to the French or Joyeux Anniversaire to me. 

I like having my birthday on a holiday especially a french one! So, in honor 
of the french, I will post some Monet inspired photos and a Matisse that 
I discovered while researching for this post! 

Zou bisou bisou ♥ 

Schramsberg Vineyard, Napa,     Brooklyn Botanical Garden,     Schramsberg Vineyard, Napa       © Donna Wilson

Not Crabby

I am born under the astrological sign of Cancer also known as the crab.

 The piece below illustrates elements of the astrological sign 
and was used as a self promotional piece. It is a 3D construction that 
I created using found and recycled materials. 
I like the idea of giving new existence to random objects in unexpected ways. 
Happy birthday to all of my fellow crabs (though I like "moon children" better ;)

"Three Dimensional Art Directors and Illustrator's Awards Show"

Bronze Award, Art Directors Club, NYC.  
Materials: styrofoam packaging, balsa wood, coffee can, sea shell, faux pearl, wire, 

knife, glue, acrylic paint, fabric