About Marie Donnison

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My creativity and style of art is based on my love of nature. I was fortunate to be gifted a scholarship at the Learning Connexion which set me on the road to creative self-discovery and a Diploma (Honours).  As a British/New Zealander my inspirations tend to come from the Impressionist movement as well as artists such as William Morris, David Hockney and Henri Rousseau.

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My art work comes from studying flora and fauna, using bold brushwork, vivid colours and textures.  My paintings evolve through intuition and stacking layers of designs and textures, to create a sense of harmony and order, through a stylised lens, creating a contemporary twist to traditional folk art.

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I like to bring a lighthearted, playful and whimsical approach to my paintings, as this gives me a sense of joy, satisfaction and contentment.  

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