"Hurry On Sundown" Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

©2012 Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 20x16 stretched canvas.  Acrylic paints, mediums, gold leaf and collage.  A re-vamp of a re-vamp that I just was not happy with.  I seem to be doing alot of that these days!  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Spring" Mixed Media Painting By Donna Holdsworth

©2012 Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 12x9 acrylic paper.  Acrylic paint and mediums, graphite and watercolor pencil.  For more on this painting, visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Metallica"Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 24x12 textured stretched canvas.  Acrylics, metallics, texture mediums and collage.  Details via my Blog:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!
©2012 Donna Holdsworth

"Vanity"Floral Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 14x11 textured stretched canvas.  Acrylic paint, mediums and metallics.  I used gel medium for the perfume bottle but the "puffer" did not balance out.  I painted a piece of cheesecloth and collaged it into the painting and I think that did the trick.  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Iris With Dogwood" Floral Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 11x14 canvas panel.  It is another revamp, this time of my painting "Iris"  Acrylic, texture and metallics.  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art to view the transformation!  Thank you!

""Orion"Contemporary Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 14x11 textured stretched canvas.  It morphed so many times I can't even begin to explain.  After many layers of acrylics, glazes, gels and collage it ended up here!  It reminded me of a constellation so I named it Orion. I named the moths after Orions two brightest stars:  Rigal and Betelgeuse (don't say that 3 times)!!  :)  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Robins Nest" Contemporary Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 14x11 textured stretched canvas.  Multiple acrylic glazes (I stopped counting after 7!) and washes add depth. For the robin egg I used egg shell, gel and gloss medium.  I tried to use string gel for the nest, but that was a fiasco so I used gel instead!  Spring is in the air!  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Kaleidoscope" Contemporary Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 24x20 stretched canvas.  Many layers of texture, acrylic paint and washes.  I started this painting a while ago.  I kept adding a little color here, a little texture there.  Although there is a lot more going on here than meets the eye, I am happy with the over all simplicity that has evolved.  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Righteousness" Contemporary Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 20x16 wood panel.  Acrylic, texture mediums and collage. Been trying to paint a little more high key lately.  Maybe because a bit of Spring is in the air! Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Ghost Riders" Contemporary Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This abstract painting is done on 11x14 textured stretched canvas.  Acrylic paints and mediums applied with a palate knife.  Gel medium gives this painting a "beeswax" effect.  Reminds me of the southwest!  Visit my BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Shelter From The Storm" Contemporary Collage Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 11x14 textured stretched canvas.   I created the church from paper made from  National Geographic pages treated with CitraSolv.  Some truly amazing results can be achieved with this technique!  I drew the man in charcoal, then painted him with acrylic and collaged him into the painting.  I then applied multiple acrylic glazed to create rich color and depth that I am unable to capture with my camera.  BLOG:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you! 

"Genesis"Contemporary Art By Donna Holdsworth

This piece is done on 8x10 paper.  I wanted to do the entire thing in dry media.  I almost collaged it to canvas a few times.  My acrylics were calling me!  I held my ground and stuck to the original plan.  Graphite, Conte, charcoal and chalk pastel. I hope to incorporate more drawings into my work.  Link:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Copse" Contemporary Landscape Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 16x20 textured wood panel.  It started out as a high horizon with a waterfall.  The waterfall turned out great, but the negative space was not good.  It reminded me a big brown dam, which is fine if your looking for a painting of a big brown dam.  I kept on hearing Led Zepplins "When The Levee Breaks" in my head.  Great song, but not the look I was going for.  I ended up retexturizing everything and sculpting the trees in the process.  I then applied multiple acrylic washes and glazes.  I think this is much better.  I love all the transparent layers!  Blog:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Thin Ice"Contemporary Landscape Painting By Donna Holdsworth ~Portage~

This paintingis done on 11x14 textured stretched canvas.  Painted with acrylics.  Contact via Blog: Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Melrouge"Contemporary Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 16x20 textured stretched canvas.  Painted with Golden Fluid Acrylics.  My tree paintings got depleted over Christmas, so I decided to start more.  First painting of 2012!  Contact Via Blog:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Oh Holy Night"Contemporary Collage Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 11x14 textured stretched canvas.  Acrylic, ink and collage.  Wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!  Blog:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"A Magical Muse" Contemporary Collage Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is done on 16x20 textured wood panel.  Acrylic, mixed media and collage.  Link:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you! 

"Lord Of The Dance"Contemporary Modern Abstract Painting By Donna Holdsworth

This painting is mixed media/acrylic on 8x10 canvas panel.  Posting in between cleaning and baking for dinner tomorrow.  Blessed Thanksgiving to all!  Link:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you! 

"Woman With Flower" Painting By Donna Holdsworth~Portage~

This painting is acrylic on 11x14 stretched canvas.  It is a study of the profile as well as lights and darks.  Link:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!

"Joseph's Coat" Contemporary Painting By Donna Holdsworth~Portage~

This painting is done on 16x20 textured wood panel.  It is a mixed media painting.  Graphite, ink, acrylic and collage.  Link:  Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art.  Thank you!