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Donna Liguria Art
Fine Art for the Home & History Buffs, A Realistic Acrylic Artist
About Donna Liguria Art
About Donna Liguria Art
Donna Liguria is a Virginia-based, largely self-taught artist whose passion for acrylic painting has evolved into a distinctive style of painted realism and photorealism. Working primarily on canvas, she creates landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, pet portraits, and historic architecture, capturing the beauty of places, nature, and the changing effects of light with exceptional attention to detail.
A native Virginian, Donna was born in Alexandria and spent much of her life throughout Central Virginia, including Louisa, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke, with a brief time living in Greensboro, North Carolina. She returned to Northern Virginia in 2007, where she continues to draw inspiration from the region's rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant communities.
Although Donna explored art throughout her life, her professional journey included careers in the restaurant industry, mural painting, and information technology. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent retirement in 2020, she devoted herself fully to painting. She immediately joined the Prince William Art Society, where she found an active community of fellow artists that further inspired her artistic growth.
Working primarily in acrylics on canvas, Donna strives to "paint it as real as it can be." She is inspired by vibrant color, rich textures, sunlight, and dramatic shadows, carefully translating these elements into paintings that invite viewers to experience both the beauty and emotion of each subject. Her favorite collections include a historic series of notable Virginia homes and a four-season series featuring iconic Washington, DC landmarks.
Donna's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including ribbons at regional exhibitions and several People's Choice Awards, reflecting both technical achievement and public appreciation.
Committed to lifelong learning, Donna continues to study fine art techniques while expanding her knowledge of the business of art. Beyond painting, she enjoys gardening and pursuing other creative interests that continually influence her work.
Donna is currently a member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) and Falls Church Arts, and is a former member of the Manassas Art Guild (MAG) and Crossroads Arts Alliance (CAA). She is passionate about supporting and promoting artists throughout Prince William County while actively exhibiting her own work in regional galleries, art festivals, and juried exhibitions.
In addition to painting, Donna is the creator and writer of the Donna's Cave Painting Blog, where she publishes articles on painting techniques, artistic inspiration, the business of art, and showcases her newest works. She also served as Social Media Manager for the Prince William Art Society from 2021 through June 2026, helping expand the organization's visibility and engagement within the local arts community.
Whether portraying a beloved pet, a peaceful shoreline, a historic landmark, or a vibrant landscape, Donna's goal is to create paintings that preserve meaningful moments and invite viewers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty found in both nature and history.
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2026 May. Teravarna International Online Competition "Animals" won Honorable Mention
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2026 March. Teravarna International Online Competition "Landscape" won Honorable Mention
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2026 February. My painting "Garden Patio" won an Honorary Mention Ribbon in Acrylics at the Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show.
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2025 August. One of my artworks was featured on the cover of the Prince William County Arts Council (PWCAC) bimonthly arts magazine with my painting "A Capital Summer" along with a 2-page spread. See PWCAC Arts Magazine My Art on the Cover!
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2025 May. Prince William Art Society Art Show at the ARTfactory in Manassas, VA- First Place Ribbon for People’s Choice for the painting “Spring at Merrimac Farm” (Sold). See PWAS Member Art Exhibition at the ARTfactory
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2023 January. Open Space Arts Show at Stonebridge Shopping Center ‘After the Master’s Style Art Show’, tied for Third Place in the People’s Choice Award for “Only God Can Make a Tree” – the Master Creator. See People's Choice Winners Jan 2023
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2022 November. 15th Annual Paint! Manassas Contest sponsored by P-ART-ners - My painting "Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station" won First Place. See Manassas First Friday, Gallery Walk, Paint Manassas
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2021 December. Open Space Arts Show at Stonebridge Shopping Center, a People's Choice tie for Second Place for my painting “Mountain Path” (Sold)
Award and Recognitions
Artwork Commissions are now being accepted!
Artwork Commissions are now being accepted!
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