Donna Slade

Donna is a Charter and Signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America. She has earned local, national, and international recognition, winning fine art awards in solo and group exhibitions.

Working primarily in colored pencils she creates contemporary realism paintings featuring a straightforward approach to representational art. Observing closely, she has the desire to capture andportray a series of objects and their physical appearance.

Coming from a background in art direction, graphic design and illustration, she makes use of dramatic lighting, strong composition and a full range of values. Working from dark to light with a process of applying 30-40 layers of color, she can produce a bold and vibrant painterly effect.

Publications:

13th Annual Strokes of Genius Best of Drawing Competition Winner
International Artist Magazine Feature - Grand Prize Winner People & Figures Challenge
Art Collectors Magazine Feature Article
Strokes of Genius 9, Best of Drawing Inspiring Subjects, F+W Media, Inc. NY
The Best of Colored Pencil Society of America Signature Showcase, Crane Dance Publications
Colored Pencil Treasures Colored Pencil Masterworks Around the Globe, Ann Kullberg, WA, USA
Colored Pencil Treasures Volume, I, II, III, IV, V, Ann Kullberg, WA, USA
The Best of American Pastel Artists & Artisans

Organizations:

Co-Owner of Fine Art at Baxters Fine Art Galelry, New Bern, NC
Signature Member, Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) - (10-year International Exhibitions)
Signature Member, American Women Artist (AWA)
North Carolina Colored Pencil Chapter 114 (Past President)
North Carolina Pastel Society of North Carolina (Past President)
Portrait Society of America
International Guild of Realism
North Carolina Craven Arts Council and Gallery