"It is not horses that I paint; I paint the way they make me feel." ~ Donna Bernstein

Largely self-taught, Donna has studied privately with such artists as international painter Robert Dash, contemporary abstractionist Christine Raymond, and modern metal sculpturist Sue Latta. She refined her sculptural technique at the Boise Art Museum. A number of these pieces have been placed in permanent collections. Her sculptures are as unique and visionary as her paintings.

Over the years Donna has been profiled in Riding Magazine; Horse Times Magazine of Cairo, Egypt; Fine Magazine, CA, and numerous other publications, including "Ex Arte Equinus", a book of International Equine Fine Art. Invited to exhibit in the Art Idaho Biennial Juried Show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, an abstractive equine piece was awarded second place. Her paintings have graced wine labels in support of the American Mustang. She also had the most unique experience of painting with a retired racehorse, whose work also raises funds for Thoroughbreds off the track. This feature was carried on WGN in Chicago, the Baltimore Sun, the Huffington Post, MSN and Cavallo Magazine in Italy.

Check out her other lots in the Charity Classic auction: Lots 121, 122, 123, and 132.

Measures 18x24", watercolor on paper, framed.

Opportunity to purchase this lot as a "Buy It Now" ends Monday, July 30th at 12 pm.

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