Donna Rossetti-Bailey
Art gives me the power to create and show viewers my vision of the world.
Marshfield, MA
Soft pastel artist
The wonder of nature and the seasons, the weather, the ocean, and the transitions of our beautiful landscape. I love the vistas, shores, and South Shore and beyond. I have always been inspired by my artwork. I love the vistas and tucked-away places I discover along roads less traveled. I am especially moved by those places where air, water, and earth meet and those moments when nature blesses us with visual and spiritual images that take our breath away… the rising of the sun, snowflakes falling from the heavens, the crashing of waves during a storm, or their soft lapping of the shoreline on a calm summer morning. They remind us of the power and beauty of nature and the importance of appreciating the world around us every day. May you find joy in both the permanence and transience of Mother Nature.
When I paint, I aim to express exactly what I see and feel in that moment.
What’s the story behind your work?
The wonder of the seasons, the weather, the ocean, and the transitions of our beautiful landscape have always been an inspiration for my pastel work! I am especially moved by those places where air, water and earth meet and create in me a total sense of ‘AWE.’
What do you hope people will feel when they see it?
I hope they can connect with it and find themselves in that place.
How does your work connect to community or bring people together?
I love teaching and feel so fortunate that I am still keep in touch with former students from Rockland and many in my adult pastel classes. How blessed to call them friends!
Who helped you along the way?
My high school art teacher, Mr. George Palmer, my BU professors and all my family and friends.
How do you give back/support others?
I’ve taught art for over 47 years and always delight in my students' success. Especially when they have their work accepted to juried shows and win awards!
