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Donna Schaffer
Artist Donna Schaffer gains her inspirations from her dives in chilly Northern California waters. Striking warms and subdued reds contrast against the rich blue-greens that typify this region of spectacular California diving. Striving for realistic hues and tones in her works Donna states, “I am endeavoring to recreate the images, colors, and shadows of the undersea world as I’ve seen it.” The resulting paintings are which divers can easily identify and be inspired by.Donna has been a scuba diver since 1976. For 23 years, art has been a part of her life. Since 2001 she has been creating marine life painting in the oil medium.
To see more of Donna Schaffer’s paintings visit her web site at http://www.underwaterpaintings.com.
Tony Mafnas
Tony Mafnas is a native of Guam and is now residing in Southern California. During his early days of fishing, Tony developed his love of the sea and its various life forms.
Tony’s media includes watercolors, oil and ceramic. Some of his watercolors are on display at the Washington D.C. Art Museum. He is also a recognized hand painter of vases, plates and ceramic tiles. In 1983, 1984, and 1985, Tony won the International Ceramics Show in Washington D.C.
Presently, Tony is concentrating on ceramic sculptures related to marine life. His special techniques developed over many years, results in the unique beauty of his pieces. Each sculpture is hand painted and although similar, no two are alike.
The owner of a Tony Mafnas piece has a one-of–a-kind work of art, signed and dated by Tony.
For more information call 800-467-9067.