Painting in Monet's Garden in France
Donna was given special permission to paint in Monet's Garden, where she had this incredible place to herself. Monet and the Impressionists are a huge influence on Donna's artwork. "There is nothing better than painting plein air and capturing a moment in time on canvas. Getting the light and atmosphere into an artwork while being totally immersed in the surroundings is the most incredible experience." Donna Gibb
Latest art award
Materially Designed Exhibition at the Royal Queensland Art Society Petrie Terrace Gallery, Brisbane
Inspired by Australian Artist Hugh Ramsay and American Artist John Singer Sargent, I captured my Daughter in my old School formal Dress from the 1980's. My Nana made this silk taffeta dress, and I was thrilled and touched to have her seamstress work recognised along side my life size artwork of Hannah. Behind her is an old Singer Sewing Machine owned by my other Grandma, my favourite lamp and the bottom of the painting I created plein air when we visited Monet's Garden and had his Lilly Pond to ourselves. The award I won was "Inter Generational thread award" There are many fine artworks made of paint and fabric for sale, so get along to the Gallery by the 3rd of September!
Looking Back on my Art Journey HORSES!
"Equine Artwork is one of my favourite subjects"
"My Great Grandfather was a Jockey, and I have always been interested in Horse Racing. When I was a child, I used to draw horses a lot. I have been fortunate enough to combine my passion of art with horse racing and have painted live at many of Australia's Horse Racing Tracks at many carnivals and events. It has been a privilege and an honour to capture Makybe Diva's last race, Black Caviar's last appearance in the "Theatre of the Horse" at Randwick, as well as historical artwork and commissions for racing identities, and entities, and at charity events and corporate hospitality for clients including Lion Nathan, The VRC, The BRC, Australia Post, Jayco, Bradley Australia and many more. I was also selected as a finalist for the National Equine A It has been a while since I created an artwork at the track, so none of them have been on my present website. The Magic Millions Carnival has inspired me to take a walk down memory lane!" Donna Gibb
Please see below some equine artwork!
Donna can paint live at your event or for your corporate hospitality or paint a commission.
I have been honoured to paint commissions for the Victorian Racing Club, ( Chairman's Lunch)The Australian Turf Club, The Brisbane Racing Club, Leading Jockey Hugh Bowman and sponsors including Jayco. If you would like your own artwork of current or historical racing, please make contact.
email donna@donnagibbartist.com.au or call Donna 0402 810 873.