Name:  Donna Billings

Subject of choice: Pet and Wildlife Portraiture

Medium of Choice: Coloured Pencil

Training: I studied Art at GCSE level.  I never took my art any further, only to doodle in my sketchbook from time to time.  In 2022 I discovered the Bonny Snowdon Academy and have really benefited from the online tuition. 

Inspirations:  I find inspiration all around me, however the realism aspect of artwork is my greatest inspiration.  Artists such as Ian Fleming and Tony O’Connor, although they use different mediums to me, I admire greatly.  I also love drawing eyes, and seeing an interesting eye on a reference photo could be my inspiration for that piece.

Artistic ambitions:   I’d love to win an artist’s award and feature in magazine publications – maybe one day publish a book to include my works.  I also want to have a dabble with acrylic/oil paints and get into doing large scale paintings.

Links:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/donna.b_art

            Facebook: www.facebook.com/donna.b.art

Exhibitions & Publications:  Open Art Exhibition @The Nicholson Institute, Staffordshire Moorlands, CP Hidden Treasures 8

Do You Offer Commissions/Workshops/Tuition?:  I currently offer pet and wildlife commissions, all my info can be viewed at IG: donna.b_art.  I am working towards hosting workshops in my local area, which will be around the ideas on mindset and confidence, specifically aimed at artists who want to get noticed.

Image refs:   Cat – Elisabeth Erga, Tiger – Clare Watkins