Linda DonlinOct 9, 20211 minBison Ballet exhibit inspires artistsThe Capital Gallery in Bismarck is currently featuring art that focuses on bison, and I really enjoyed creating some pieces just for that...
Linda DonlinAug 8, 20211 minLilac LoveLilacs always remind me of my hometown in the Spring. Getting ready for prom, admiring tables filled with vases of fresh-cut lilacs for...
Linda DonlinJan 8, 20212 min2020 was a great year for artWhile 2020 was a not-so-great year for many reasons, it was a great year for LInda Donlin Fine Art! My sales increased significantly; I...
Linda DonlinOct 16, 20202 minSunflowers Gone Wild earns Juror's ChoiceI am thrilled that my piece "Sunflowers Gone Wild" was selected for the Juror's Choice Award at the Bismarck Art and Galleries...
Linda DonlinSep 21, 20202 minAs leaves turn, art blossomsFall is an exciting time for artists, not only because of the beautiful colors that suddenly start appearing everywhere, but also because...
Linda DonlinJul 23, 20201 minThe story of The Road Less TraveledThe painting The Road Less Traveled took many twist and turns along the way. Here's the story of how this painting was created.
Linda DonlinJul 21, 20202 minThe Road Less TraveledMy sisters and I loved to play in the tree groves and outbuildings on our farm when we were kids. We played house and dress-up; we...
Linda DonlinJun 29, 20202 minPainting with sweaty palmsIt's hard to paint with sweaty palms. That's how I would describe portrait painting, but I love it!. When you paint a landscape, you can...
Linda DonlinJun 17, 20202 minFarmer Dad inspires artI grew up in central North Dakota on a large grain and cattle operation. My dad and uncle were partners in the farm, which also employed...
Linda DonlinMay 30, 20202 minWin-win: Art auction will benefit healthcare heroes Sanford Health Foundation is conducting a charitable art auction on Facebook with all proceeds going to assist local healthcare heroes...
Linda DonlinFeb 19, 20203 minFor the love of art: Dance+, a partnership in beautyZachary Leighton was born and raised in southern California and began dancing at the age of nine when he tried a boy’s Jazz/Tap class in...
Linda DonlinAug 30, 20192 minFirst art show checks item off bucket listMany people's bucket lists include traveling to exotic places, jumping out of airplanes and going to see their favorite musician. While I...
Linda DonlinJun 18, 20191 minPerfecting my techniqueI've always loved texture in my paintings. Years ago, I discovered palette knife painting, and adopted that technique as my own, loving...
Linda DonlinApr 29, 20192 minLiving the dreamLife has been a whirlwind for this artist during the past six weeks. In that time, I've signed with The Capital Gallery in Bismarck, had...
Linda DonlinMar 7, 20193 minInside the MusicMusic has always been an important part of my life. I have played in weekend bands, have sung for countless weddings, funerals and...
Linda DonlinFeb 26, 20192 minThe Survivor lives in our heartsI have a wonderful, generous friend Pam who owns a vacation home on Jekyll Island, off the coast of Georgia. It's a beautiful vacation...
Linda DonlinAug 21, 20181 minPortrait painting has challenges, rewardsIt's hard to paint with sweaty palms. But that's how I would describe portrait painting. When you paint a landscape, you can take some...
Linda DonlinJun 11, 20182 minLove for hometown inspired seriesAfter completing the Missouri River Crossing at Bismarck painting, I was looking for ideas for my next painting. I paged through a family...
Linda DonlinJun 4, 20181 minPainting the Mighty Missouri brought several "firsts"I've always painted in oils, but there are disadvantages, especially the drying time. It can take months for an oil painting to dry. As I...