About

My art is a tribute to the breathtaking Devon coastline that graces my everyday life and the profound connection I have forged with its awe-inspiring natural beauty. This mystical place inspires me to encapsulate the ceaseless dance of the sea and the skies, the intense emotionality of the untamed elements, and the ever-changing play of light upon canvas.

In my meandering journeys along this coastline, I become an observer, a recorder of particular moments in time that have seized my senses and moved my spirit. These sketches become my springboard when I return to the studio, embarking on a largely self-taught artistic journey that is as exploratory as it is intuitive. I layer and texture my canvases, allowing each stroke to guide the evolution of the painting. In the end, the artwork unveils itself as a unique story, a frozen moment in time and nature's own narrative.

My background as a professional photographer and my studies in holistic health deeply inform my artistic approach. I seek to merge the disciplines of visual art and holistic healing, drawing inspiration from the balance, harmony, and interconnectedness found in nature.

I also embrace alternative practices and techniques in photography to capture the inherent poetry residing within our native flora. Through my lens, I aim to reveal the unseen patterns, textures, and colours that often go unnoticed, inviting viewers to see the world with fresh eyes.

My ultimate aspiration is that my artwork becomes a bridge, a conduit through which you, the viewer, can share in the profound emotions and healing powers that the natural world bestows upon us.

donna francesca

info@donnafrancesca.co.uk
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