Born and raised on California’s Monterey Peninsula, I developed an appreciation for form and color early in life. The beautiful images in coastal rock formations and tidal pools, brilliant sunsets over the ocean, and soft wafting fog, all contributed to my fascination with color, texture, and contrast.

My artistic path has been varied. I have drawn with pen and ink, painted with oils and acrylics, and dabbled in photography. While attending college I discovered the world of fiber arts and the obsession began. The road detoured however, and I spent several years in a primary business career, fiber arts taking a secondary role. I now have the opportunity to concentrate on my art work full time, and I focus primarily on weaving, felt making, and Kumihimo braiding. I love the way these ancient art forms are so adaptable to a contemporary aesthetic.

Travels to Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Germany, France, and Spain have strongly influenced how I approach my work. Color, texture, and interlacement are the constants of design throughout time and geography. Whether creating wearable art or decorative art, working in this medium ties me to countless other generations who have worked with textiles since the beginning of time.

Donna will be a guest artist at Xn-trix Studio.