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Donna Underwood

Spontaneous, Imaginative, Creative, Undisciplined, Uncontrolled, Unpredictable. 

These words describe how I make my art. 

I often use a variety of mixed mediums, acrylic, oil pastels, collage materials, junk and garbage, along with a variety of brushes, tools, and items -- I never leave home without a steak knife. 


I work in a state of frenzy, as painting for me is an exciting experience to express how I feel about the world around me. Creating is my passion and my bliss. 

Abstract works sometimes have recognisable things to themes. Works of fantasy, puzzling, humorous, mysterious, intriguing, happy, and horror, it all comes out. 

I love to paint plein air and I love nature. These paintings are never an exact likeness; the works express my joy of something seen, unseen, or felt. Whether my work is plein air, or abstract, it is bold and colourful. My work is always in a state of flux, changing, surprising me. 

I am retired and at play again, I have been painting and creating for over 70 years. My work has won fist fulls of 1st place awards and my work has been collected internationally. 

ARTSPLACE’s vision is to share stimulating work and strengthen artistic life in our region. Creating environments for art and arts practitioners to thrive is key to our work, as is supporting audiences in their growth, awareness, and excitement about art. 

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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The Annapolis Region Community Arts Council recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.

ARTSPLACE Gallery: Box 534, 396 St. George St. Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada : [email protected] : 902-532-7069  
The Annapolis Region Community Arts Council Registered Charity Number: 11878 7506 RR0001  
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  • What's On
    • Full Calendar
    • Register for Workshops & Art Camps >
      • Exploring the Masks I Wear / James & Jaime Lee Lightle
      • Summer Art Camp (7-10) / Terry Drahos
      • Summer Art Camp (11-14) / Becky Thompson
  • About Us
    • Mission & Mandate
    • Press
    • Location & Contact
    • Gallery Hours
    • Annual General Meetings >
      • AGM 2024
      • AGM 2023
      • AGM 2022
      • AGM 2021
      • AGM 2020
      • AGM 2019
      • AGM 2018
      • AGM 2017
      • AGM 2016
      • AGM 2015
  • Calls & Opportunities
    • 2025 Members' Exhibition - Groove
    • 2025 ARCAC Scholarship (Ages 12-18)
    • 2025 ARCAC Scholarship (General)
    • Calls for Submissions
    • Summer Employment Opportunties at ARTSPLACE
    • Studio Rental
  • How to Contribute
    • Become a Member
    • Become a Donor
    • Become a Volunteer
  • Paint The Town
  • ArtSeen.ca