As a young girl I was always drawing or painting something. One day, I was in the garage and came
across a wooden box filled with oil paints. How I never found those paints before that day still remains
a mystery. The paints were old and used, but all those fabulous colors looked wonderful to me.
My father said the paints belonged to my grandmother, so I asked if I could have them. With the
addition of a few more colors, that was the beginning of my career as an artist. At age of 17 someone
commissioned me to do a portrait and I've never stopped painting.
I painted every chance I could and studied art continuously. Later in life, after the children were older, I
decided to return to school to study graphic arts. This was a way to earn a living, do something I enjoy
and remain in the art field. This led to a career in graphic design and some wonderful experiences over
the past 20 years. However, my passion remains with painting.
I thank God every day for giving me this gift. To me creating art is a way to express my feelings about
the beauty in the world around us. Included in my subject material you'll find portraits of people, animals,
homes, seascapes and landscapes. The effect of light in a painting is something I find fascinating and
continue to pursue. I especially enjoy painting scenes from nature and creating memories for people.
This gives me great satisfaction, but seeing a client happy with their work of art is even more gratifying.
I hope to capture those fleeting moments in time and share them with you through my work. A painting
brings the subject to life. Let me portray a special person, pet, place or home for you in a one-of-a-kind
original painting to cherish forever.
Please contact me anytime with any questions at 910-792-1451 or send an email to:
eleanor@davinstudios.com
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