TITLE OF ARTWORK: Serenity
Medium: 5”x7” acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Maura Donahue is an acrylic painter from Woodbridge, New Jersey, specializing in portraiture and still lives. Initially self-taught, starting at a young age, Maura took advanced art classes throughout school. In her late twenties she began to build a brand and following for herself on social media as well as creating her website and online shops. Years later, Maura studied at duCret Art Academy in Plainfield, New Jersey (where she now runs the Work In Progress Art Club) and participated in the Openings Artist residency in Lake George, New York. Maura participates in many juried art shows around New Jersey. She has also been featured in publications such as Breaker Magazine and Soup Can Magazine. She continues to create personal work, including self-portraits and food-related still lives, as well as working with clients to create commissions.
- Details about the medium used in your artwork
5”x7” acrylic painting on stretched canvas
- The inspiration behind the piece
Sobriety is a big part of my life. So when I was contacted by a client to create a piece with the prompt “Serenity”, it was significant to me. The client let me have creative freedom. The hand reaching up symbolizes hope. The butterflies represent freedom. And the sunrise represents a new start. I enjoyed making this piece very much.