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Copyright © 2000-2007
Deborah Arise North America
all rights reserved
Director
Carol Hay
Webmaster
Bev Slovick
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Donna Smallenberg has generously
granted permission for us to use her magnificent work of art titled
"The Song of Deborah". We are exceedingly grateful for her
generous gift. We trust her painting of Deborah will inspire
you. If you are interesting in owning a print of
"The Song of Deborah", a 15.5”x23.5” Poster can be ordered for
$29.95 plus S&H. Donna has generously offered to donate a
portion of the sales of the prints you order through us to Deborah
Arise. Please contact us if you are
interested.
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Donna
Smallenberg, born in New Westminster, BC, Canada, started to
explore her artistic talent after being inspired by both her high
school art teacher and a close personal friend. Her art style
developed out of her fascination for drawing people and interest in
fashion illustration.
Challenged by a desire to paint people but not individual
portraits, she chose to focus on subjects that would appeal to a
larger audience. Donna has created pieces depicting African and
Victorian cultures, but truly found her element when she ventured
into the medieval era. She was especially inspired by the
Pre-Raphaelites.
Donna's artistic skill, which has been mostly self-developed, has
brought her into a full-time career as an artist. With facial
expression and intricate detail being central to the impact of each
painting, most of her pieces take several months to complete.
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Symbolism is paramount in her approach to each Biblically inspired
piece. Crowns, armour, swords and animals play a part in the
message. Although feminine and romantic in style, laced with jewels,
flowing hair, sumptuous velvets, baroque patterns, and deep, rich
colour, her works appeal to a variety of collectors. Donna continues
to include ethnic paintings in her collection and is constantly
working on new-inspired original pieces.
Donna's heart is to make her images affordable by offering
limited editions, art posters and art cards. Her works are sold
internationally.
Donna's other work can be viewed and purchased at her website
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