Donna Streisfeld

"I am captivated by seeing an image emerge on a painting surface. I am drawn to natural landscapes as well as the figures within them. The 'process' of creating art is as meaningful to me as the painting I produce."
Donna Streisfeld developed a passion for pastel painting that was born out of time at home in 2020. "I have always enjoyed art and was inspired to paint in watercolor after a trip to Monet's home and gardens in Giverny in 2014. I had been working as a therapeutic harpist at a local hospital when my job, like so many others was put on hold. I had previously enjoyed a few local pastel classes. Time at home during COVID allowed me to sign up for my first online course with pastel artist Alain Picard. That was when I truly fell in love with soft pastels! The opportunity to take on-line classes and paint every day began my journey as a pastel artist. I continue to love to create art from my life and travels, and share it with others. Originally focused on the natural landscapes of Maine and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Donna’s recent work demonstrates her study portraiture and the of the human form."

Pastel painting of a room with a window, furniture and a dog on a bed.

Summer Dreaming, pastel on paper, 11" x 14" Available

Impressionistic pastel painting of a waterfall cascading over dark rocks, with green foliage at the top right and a visible artist signature in the lower left corner.

Impressionistic pastel painting of a waterfall cascading over dark rocks, with green foliage at the top right and a visible artist signature in the lower left corner.

Mt. Pisgah Falls, pastel on paper, 12" x 9" Available

An impressionistic painting of a seated woman in a pale dress, rendered in soft pink, gray, brown, and white tones, with a dark cabinet and a framed picture in the background.

An impressionistic painting of a seated woman in a pale dress, rendered in soft pink, gray, brown, and white tones, with a dark cabinet and a framed picture in the background.

Waiting, pastel on paper, 14" x 11" Available

An impressionistic painting of a person walking two dogs on a leash in an outdoor urban setting, with a yellow wall, greenery, and a shopping bag visible.

An impressionistic painting of a person walking two dogs on a leash in an outdoor urban setting, with a yellow wall, greenery, and a shopping bag visible.

Hurried Walk, pastel on paper, 14" x 12" Available

An impressionistic pastel painting of a cozy interior room with a round wooden table, two dark chairs, a window with yellow light, and a small figurine on the floor. The artwork features expressive brushstrokes in warm yellows, browns, creams, and soft blues, signed 'Schmid' in the lower right corner.

An impressionistic pastel painting of a cozy interior room with a round wooden table, two dark chairs, a window with yellow light, and a small figurine on the floor. The artwork features expressive brushstrokes in warm yellows, browns, creams, and soft blues, signed 'Schmid' in the lower right corner.

Breakfast Nook and Poodle, pastel on paper, 12" x 9" Available

Impressionist landscape painting depicting a rocky shoreline with blue water, green and yellow vegetation, and dark trees under a pale sky.

Impressionist landscape painting depicting a rocky shoreline with blue water, green and yellow vegetation, and dark trees under a pale sky.

Maine Downeast, pastel on paper, 11" x 14" Available