Florida born and raised. Artistically, I am adventuring on a new path. One that is exciting and challenging at the same time. The uncertainty can be a bit unnerving at times; however the bigger picture keeps me going. Perseverance, determination, faith and a charming “nothing can keep me down for long” attitude make for a great and exciting future in art.
I am a self-taught artist. I began painting portraits with pastels when I was 16. Later experimenting with acrylic paints I found this was the medium for me. After a time, I took an interest in and began painting decorative art, murals and faux painting. I will always love painting murals. Lately I have been moving in the direction of painting several series, one of which is of landscapes. I am in love with painting tropical and beach scenes.
Painting in a modern impressionistic style; I experiment with paint effects, some texture and Vibrant color, or lack there of. (ie: my black and white and sepia paintings) I find a certain peace in painting in black and white, and also in sepia. I have incorporated iridescent, metallic and pearlescent paints into my current painting series. I try to bring "a sense of escape from the day to day" with my paintings. I want you to feel the love and beauty of life, to smile as you reflect on my pieces. I am excited by the feeling Vibrant color can inflict on us. It is important to not be so engrossed by "doing" that we forget to "LIVE" and "Enjoy". I strive to bring this message across to you the art lover/collector.
Currently I have had Giclee prints made of several of my original paintings. I will be offering S&N Limited Editions of 50 for most of my originals. I am also submitting to galleries, to the DeLand Fall Arts Festival, DeLand, Fl. (Nov. 2004) and to "Images": A Festival of the Arts, New Smyrna Beach, Fl. (Feb. 2005). I will again be displaying at the Volusia County Fair, DeLand, Fl. in Oct./Nov. 2004.
Please check Show/Gallery page for current an & upcoming show info. ***
** Working on updating: With my recent move to W. North Carolina (Dec. 2013)....
..currently my Paintings
are not displayed publicly at this time. I am seeking
new representation
in Galleries here in NC. Private showings of my paintings can be arranged by appointment.
I have shown in “The Lake Mary/ Heathrow Art Festival” and twice in the “Maitland Art Show”. In the fall of 2003 I was accepted into the “DeLand Art Museum and Cultural Arts Center” for their juried Biennial. I have a one-man show coming up at the “DeBary Manor” in January 2005 and at "Pasa Tiempo" Feb. 19, 2005 (St. Pete Beach, Fl. ).
I was a member of the DeBary Art League, DeLand Museum and Cultural Arts Center and
National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)-Florida Committee.
*** Past Gallery Representation:
"Dixie Daisy's Florida's Fine Art Gallery", St. Pete Beach, Fl.
"Anthony Bell Creations", New Smyrna Beach, Fl.
Indigo Studios and Fine Art Gallery, Mt. Dora, Fl.
Gold Leaf Gallery and Framing, DeLand, Fl.
**More on "Gallery/Show Page" ( or see=Home Page)
~*~"My Painting Studio" & Studio Mascots.~*~
Donna M. LaConte
~Painted Lady’s Gallery~
W)386-527-8043
***For additional information on paintings or prints
please email me. Additional detail pictures
on paintings are also available.
