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 Terry Donahue
Terry Donahue is an internationally
acclaimed wildlife artist who is rapidly gaining attention in the
art world for his innovative style and stunning portrayals of
primates, big cats, birds and other wildlife species. His masterful
use of pastels creates palpable textures and dynamic sensations of
movement, form and space. Bold and expressive hues, often juxtaposed
against white or abstracted backgrounds, imbue Terry’s compositions
with the power and emotional impact that characterize his wildlife
subjects.
Terry Donahue was
born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1956 where he developed an early
awareness of the beauty and importance of nature. He recalls
frequent backyard visits from black bear and moose—with each
experience imparting a growing respect and fascination for wildlife
and natural habitats.
His first and greatest influence was his
eldest brother (also an artist) who recognized Terry’s natural
drawing skills and encouraged his talent. Terry began painting with
oil on canvas as early as the fourth grade, and later earned a
degree in fine art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he
had received a full scholarship for basketball. After an extensive
career in commercial art, Terry decided to devote his full time to
his first love, which was fine art. Pastels eventually proved to be
the perfect medium for his impressionistic compositions and provided
the challenge he was looking for, allowing him to breathe life into
his wildlife subjects and create a brilliant sense of motion.
Terry Donahue has
achieved a unique and distinctive artistic identity sought after by
both private and corporate collectors. His artwork is currently on
display at Heller Art Images Gallery in Omaha, Nebraska; Buffalo
Trail Gallery in Jackson Hole, WY; Pinnell Gallery in Fallbrook, CA;
’tKunsthuis van het Oosten Gallery in Enschede, Netherland;
Ambleside Gallery in Greensboro, North Carolina; and The Sporting
Gallery in Middleburg, VA. His works have been featured in several
art magazines, such as Wildlife Art magazine, the Pastel
Journal, and his paintings have been showcased in many prestigious
wildlife exhibits in North America and Europe. Terry currently lives
with his wife and three children in Omaha, Nebraska.
Terry was interviewed on Big Blend Magazine's Champagne Sundays
radio show on July 11, 2010 to listen to Terry's interview, please
click here.
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