a little about
donna drapeau
artist
How did a goth girl from Wisconsin fall madly in love with art, study it, give herself fully to it and wind up as a Creative Director at Playboy? Dunno. Life, like art, can be mysterious, surprising, unfathomable. But wherever life has chosen to take me, art (painting, photograph–with reckless detours into poetry) has been there to calm me, whisper in my ear and softly stroke my sanity.
I aim to unravel the quirky human story, seeking to capture the essence of life through a myriad of creations. By observing, listening and examining our moments, my desire is to stimulate the imagination and evoke introspection. My work delves into the ever-changing nature of personal growth, transitions and rebirths while swirling amidst our dynamic, changing world.
I invite you to dive into my whimsical world, where every brush stroke, lens blink and written word whispers tales of evolution and wonderment. Life's too short not to add a tender pause and a dash of wit to creations!
education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Chicago, IL
Oxford (Headington College)
now Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Painting & Graphic Design
Milwaukee, WI