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MAI
Originally from Baltimore Maryland, Donnell
Mai moved to Santa Barbara, California, where she achieved
an Associate Arts degree. She moved to Southern California
and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California
State University at Fullerton with an emphasis in printmaking.
She owns and operates Mai Art Images, building props and
painting backdrops for L.A. television studios and theatrical
productions. Donnell also has worked as an architectural
watercolorist for large Architectural firms. Donnell has
initiated and administered art programs at Victoria Elementary
in Costa Mesa and at Newport Elementary in Newport Beach,
California.
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Donnell regularly exhibits in many Southern California Galleries
and artshows. She has been the recipient of many awards,
including the following:
* People's Choice Professional Division in 1999,Orange County
Fair
* Honorable Mention in 1995, O.C.Fine Arts League
* Honorable Mention in 1993, O.C. Fair
* First Place Watercolors in 1986, O.C. Fair
* Juror's Choice Award in 1986, O.C. Fair
* Top Work in 1986, O.C. Fair
Her work is in private collections throughout the United
States. Donnell believes her choice of media is because
of "The challenge watercolors provide, as well as its
fluid contradictions". The paintings are all places,
people, and animals that Donnell finds interesting and familiar.
Donnell married and has three children, and now resides
in Costa Mesa, California.
In addition to her paintings, Donnell enjoys creating and
selling her jewelry, which she exhibits at the Window Gallery
in San Juan Capistrano, California. You can view her jewelry
online at <http://www.donnellmai.com>http://www.donnellmai.com
and visit her at The Window Gallery by appointment. (949)
493-4999
Current Exhibits include:
* Peter J Gallery, Newport Beach, Ca.
* The Window Gallery, San Juan Capistrano, Ca.
* Art-A-Fair Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca.
* Cloudmover Day Spa, Huntington Beach, Ca.
Solo shows include:
* John Wayne Airport Exhibit 2003
* City of Buena Park Artshow 2002
949 650-7421
maiart@sbcglobal.net
www.donnellmai.com
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