I am a person who makes art with the belief that pictures can tell stories as strong, or stronger than, words. I love art that is narrative in nature (such as graphic novels or sequential art), but I also love it when a single drawing or painting portrays something funny, poignant, dark, or when the characters within the picture are memorable. I’ve always loved storytelling, which is probably why I gravitate towards narrative art, and why I myself aim to create illustrations which capture moments and depict stories.
Born and bred in New York, I ultimately earned my B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in 2006, where I primarily focused on playwriting, while also studying art and psychology. My shift in focus changed after six months in London on a study abroad program, where one of my professors opened me up to the world of alternative cartoons and comics. As it turns out, illustration and comics are the only art forms which really combine pictures, words, and the psychology of all the characters involved into one cohesive entity. So here I am.
After graduating from college, I relocated to Los Angeles. Among other things, I do freelance art and I sell art and handmade cards at craft fairs and festivals around the city. I am in underground and juied art shows throughout the city, and I'm continually impressed and inspired by the art scene in Southern California. Please check my website for upcoming events and feel free to contact me at the email below!
donna.v.letterese@gmail.com
Born and bred in New York, I ultimately earned my B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in 2006, where I primarily focused on playwriting, while also studying art and psychology. My shift in focus changed after six months in London on a study abroad program, where one of my professors opened me up to the world of alternative cartoons and comics. As it turns out, illustration and comics are the only art forms which really combine pictures, words, and the psychology of all the characters involved into one cohesive entity. So here I am.
After graduating from college, I relocated to Los Angeles. Among other things, I do freelance art and I sell art and handmade cards at craft fairs and festivals around the city. I am in underground and juied art shows throughout the city, and I'm continually impressed and inspired by the art scene in Southern California. Please check my website for upcoming events and feel free to contact me at the email below!
donna.v.letterese@gmail.com