Donna graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business but always had to have some form of creative outlet since she was a child. Whether art class or home economics, Donna always enjoyed the creativity these classes provided. As an adult, she continued to take art classes over the years for inspiration and to satisfy the creative side of her brain.
Donna is also a collector of "old things". Postcards, printed papers and images, handwritten letters, among other things, always intrigued her. Traveling to Europe and Asia over the years has helped build that collection. Whether it is in Pasadena or Paris, flea markets have also bee...
Chiu Tak Hak is a self-taught artist from China whose work has received recognition at art shows and galleries in Germany, Paris and Hong Kong. In 1972, he moved to Paris and was attracted to the city’s historic shops and cafes; places that are still and quite like a stage waiting for players to arrive. The moodiness and mystery of these buildings evoke a feeling of solitude, which Chiu sought to translate onto canvas.
His style combines realism and elements of impressionism and abstractionism. He builds around a realistic central image, and then adds collage and other elements to add depth.
