About Donna
I am a children’s book illustrator, fArCiCaL fOlK ArT creator and people/pet portrait maker, residing and creating from ArtQwerks, my studio located in Howell MI, a suburb of Detroit. I am inspired by many things but mostly by my husband, 2 grown children, two poms and Arabian/Quarter horse that reside just outside of my studio windows (just the horse, not the others). I am a native of Atlanta ... More
Donna's Blog: Donna Pellegata ~ ArtQwerks ~ Art Blog - Recent Posts
| 11/13/2009 | IF ~ Unbalanced (1 Comments )
 She was a little unbalanced as she came in for a landingIllustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge. A topic is posted every Friday and then participants have all week to come up with their own interpretation.When you purchase an item... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/13/2009 | Arts and Greens 2009 (0 Comments )
 2009’s Arts & Greens Holiday Market Brings The Ultimate Creative Arts ShowcaseAward Winning Author Steven Hamilton, live music with Stray Dogs, 40 Artist BoothsNov. 11, 2009 – Huron Valley Council for the Arts (HVCA) and Bogie Lake... Read the rest of this post |
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| Donna's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is 1 book in Donna's published works Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins (Soft Cover, 2008) Author: Diane E Dunn Illustrator: Donna Pellegata |
Ages 4-8 | 08/16/2008 | |
| Books Recently Added to Donna's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 from Donna's bookshelf Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Hardcover, 1992) Author: Jon Scieszka Illustrator: Lane Smith |
Ages 4-8 | 3/18/2009 | |
| Donna said: I used to read this book to my kids when they were small...my favorite illustrations of all time grace the pages of this imaginative, fabulous book. Lane Smith... ahhhhhh.... my hero...... tags: Lane Smith, Stinky Cheese Man, Jon Scieszka, children's book illustrations, Inspired me, Illustrator | |||
| 2. The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins (Soft Cover, 2008) Author: Diane E Dunn Illustrator: Donna Pellegata |
Ages 4-8 | 2/6/2009 | |
| Donna said: Follow the mouse as she scampers into a cozy warm cabin and discovers a harpmakers workshop. When she hears the beautiful music of the harp, she wants to go with the harp wherever it travels. Join th...more tags: Harp Mouse, Donna Pellegata, Diane E Dunn, Illustrator, author, I illustrated | |||
| 3. A Pirate's Quest: For His Family Heirloom Peg Leg (Hardcover, 2008) Author: Laura Sams, Robert Sams Illustrator: Heiner Hertling |
Ages 4-8 | 2/4/2009 | |
| Donna said: Illustrated by my friend Heiner Hertling. You can visit his website here: www.yourbrushwithnature.com . Laura and Robert Sams website can be viewed here: www.sisbro.com . Wonderful book, gorgeous illu...more tags: Heinre Hertling, Carl Sams, A Pirates Quest | |||
| 4. Where My Story Begins (2005) Author: Krystin Longhurst, Rachel Longhurst Illustrator: andrea robbins |
Ages 4-8 | 1/30/2009 | |
| Donna said: A beautiful book about Corey, an adorable yellow lab and his best friend Lucas, a loving golden retriever and their adventures together. Written by Rachel and Krystin Longhurst and brought to life on...more tags: where my story begins, rachel longhurst, krystin longhurst, andrea robbins | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Eleanor Aspin on 9/22/2009 8:18:52 PM:
Donna, you will go far...beautiful portraits of the children and pets. All the best in your future success!
ElAspin
Donna, you will go far...beautiful portraits of the children and pets. All the best in your future success!
ElAspin
Comment by Soda . on 8/19/2009 4:48:07 PM:
This site does seem pretty cool indeed, yay for veggies!
This site does seem pretty cool indeed, yay for veggies!
Comment by Aditi Laddha on 8/17/2009 8:31:29 PM:
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
Comment by Aditi Laddha on 6/13/2009 9:14:49 PM:
Thank you so much.Your work is tooooooooooo good.
Thank you so much.Your work is tooooooooooo good.
Comment by Gregory Gunther on 4/8/2009 11:11:07 AM:
Your artwork is very details and almost photo realistic. Must take a long time to do. Hey, I live in Michigan, too.
Your artwork is very details and almost photo realistic. Must take a long time to do. Hey, I live in Michigan, too.
Comment by JR Poulter on 4/4/2009 10:25:35 PM:
You have a genius for capturing that elusive momentary expression! :))
You have a genius for capturing that elusive momentary expression! :))
Comment by LInda Silvestri on 3/29/2009 5:37:58 PM:
Hey Donna, Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback! Just took a gander at your work and I'm blown away! It's fabulous!!!
Hey Donna, Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback! Just took a gander at your work and I'm blown away! It's fabulous!!!
Comment by britt spencer on 3/27/2009 11:26:38 AM:
Hey there Donna,
Glad to hear you like my work... your work is lovely. Have fun up in Michigan!
tolly-ho!
britt
Hey there Donna,
Glad to hear you like my work... your work is lovely. Have fun up in Michigan!
tolly-ho!
britt
Comment by Russ Cox on 3/26/2009 10:26:24 AM:
Hi Donna,
I am glad that my bio gave you a good chuckle.
Russ
Hi Donna,
I am glad that my bio gave you a good chuckle.
Russ
Comment by Michaela Passero on 3/24/2009 3:01:25 PM:
thank you ! : )
thank you ! : )
Comment by Michaela Passero on 3/23/2009 5:20:57 PM:
hi Donna, your paintings are beautiful!
Michaela : )
hi Donna, your paintings are beautiful!
Michaela : )
Comment by Lorraine Florido on 3/17/2009 8:25:34 AM:
Hi Donna,
Please help me welcome Mr. John Ewing to the site! He just joined.....still needs to post his work, but I think you already visited his site at johnwewing.com. He'd be happy to hear from you!
Hi Donna,
Please help me welcome Mr. John Ewing to the site! He just joined.....still needs to post his work, but I think you already visited his site at johnwewing.com. He'd be happy to hear from you!
Comment by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren on 3/13/2009 7:08:18 AM:
Donna, you are talented. Your illustrations are as good as gold!
Donna, you are talented. Your illustrations are as good as gold!
Comment by Stu Suchit on 3/11/2009 9:11:17 AM:
Hey Donna,
Thanks, I like the Harp mouse pieces. They are very charming. Much success to you!
Hey Donna,
Thanks, I like the Harp mouse pieces. They are very charming. Much success to you!
Comment by Peter Hannan on 3/8/2009 10:31:30 AM:
thanks, donna...your work is great.
thanks, donna...your work is great.
Comment by Sharon Miner on 2/26/2009 6:50:49 PM:
If you want, I can mail an autographed copy of my Beloved School Horses to you - just e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com with who to sign it to and the snail address. Then, I'll give you my details.
If you want, I can mail an autographed copy of my Beloved School Horses to you - just e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com with who to sign it to and the snail address. Then, I'll give you my details.
Comment by Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola on 2/26/2009 9:58:36 AM:
Hi Donna, I love your artwork. You're great.
Princess Ayo
Hi Donna, I love your artwork. You're great.
Princess Ayo
Comment by Susan Kaminga on 2/24/2009 6:22:47 PM:
Donna, I just love your "little boys big toys" picture. The expressiveness of the faces in your illustrations is amazing!
Looking forward to checking out more of your work soon!
Donna, I just love your "little boys big toys" picture. The expressiveness of the faces in your illustrations is amazing!
Looking forward to checking out more of your work soon!
Comment by Zombienose on 2/22/2009 11:56:25 AM:
Your artwork is fantastic!
Your artwork is fantastic!
Comment by Lorraine Florido on 2/18/2009 3:10:48 PM:
Donna in the house! Welcome......beautiful work....I like "Down the Drain" the best.
Donna in the house! Welcome......beautiful work....I like "Down the Drain" the best.
Comment by Tommy Batchelor on 2/13/2009 2:02:47 PM:
Hello Donna,
I love your pic's!!! You do wonderful works. All the best to you in 2009!!
Hello Donna,
I love your pic's!!! You do wonderful works. All the best to you in 2009!!
Comment by John Blackford on 1/28/2009 2:42:19 PM:
SO, dose the Flamingo have an name? hehe
SO, dose the Flamingo have an name? hehe
Comment by John Blackford on 1/28/2009 9:28:24 AM:
wow look you have a pink flamingo in your studio hahahaha I love yard art hahaha just kidding Welcome to JF
wow look you have a pink flamingo in your studio hahahaha I love yard art hahaha just kidding Welcome to JF
You're welcome, Donna :) Congrats on your publication too! Thank you for your kind words :)