Donna Allen

A tribute to Donna Allen …. you may have left us far too soon, but your creative presence will endure in our hearts and minds.

Donna always loved nature, and since being given a camera at age five she attempted to record much of the beauty she saw around her. Photography was always the most compelling medium for her and provided the inspiration for many of her paintings.

She continued her creative passions working in pastel, watercolor, and pen and ink.  But Donna also loved experimenting with other mediums. She found that many subjects required a particular medium, and having a variety of ways to express her own vision brought her joy.

Donna lived in Fitzwilliam, NH for over 30 years with her husband whom she lost several years ago. Her dogs were her constant companions and her love for them was unconditional.

She was a founding member of Lone Mountain Artists and her creative spirit and friendship will be greatly missed. We thank you Donna, for the time we had together, and all that you shared with us.

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough,”                       Rabindranath Tagore      A favorite quote of Donna’s

Donna Allen’s Artwork

About her work she said….

“Through the years I have come to realize how crucial having the beauty of the natural world to enjoy and rejuvenate me is to my quality of life. As an artist and photographer I am constantly trying to interpret my emotions on some form of paper, often with the hope of sharing with others. Every moment has it’s own special atmosphere, many bringing the desire to preserve it to be enjoyed at a later time.
My photography inspires many of my paintings and by painting I feel I am able to see more in the subjects I photograph.”