Comments on: Local Talent: Donna Jean Mayne

By: Sue Boutette

Sue Boutette — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 04:47:49 +0000

Paul, I am so thrilled that you have so very eloquently put into words how myself, and I’m certain many others, feel about our experience in the art studio under the expert mentoring of Donna Mayne and Joanne Weston. Like yourself, I often hear their words in my head gently steering me towards new paths beyond those I’ve navigated too often. My experiences working in the Art Studio, alongside fellow artists, such as yourself, will remain one of the highlights in my life that I will never forget. Thank you for spotlighting the incredible talent this city has born. Featuring Donna Mayne as your first artist certainly proves that Windsor has some incredible artists!
I have been keeping an eye on the wonderful work you have been doing, Paul, and I’m so excited to see how your unique personality has erupted into such fantastic artwork! You seem to have really gained a confidence in your talent, since I met you, that has propelled you to where you are now artistically. KUDOS!

By: Lorene Clayton

Lorene Clayton — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:36:22 +0000

Donna is truly an inspiration to all. Not only as an artist but as a person.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:08:45 +0000

Donna Mayne is an amazing mentor and artist. I was also involved in the mural project and my artistic skills were greatly enhanced with Donna’s guidance. She is such a gifted artist and her sculptures are stunningly beautiful. Her friendship is a great gift to me and I’m so happy that she is showing her beautiful creations to all of us. Thank you Paul for this insightful article about her. She deserves every bit of it and more.

By: preaume

preaume — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:14:37 +0000

Thanks again Donna! I’m glad you read, and appreciate the sentiment here. I’m truly grateful for the experience I had with you and the other artists at the Art Studio. Please use this in any way you can. Best of luck!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:21:36 +0000

Paul,
My jaw is slackened and I am amazed and humbled by this beautiful tribute. What kind words, but in all honesty, I learned and was equally inspired from you and so many other artists that worked with us. However, your keen, unrestrained imagination is something that cannot be learned from another. Thank you so much for this very timely letter. If you don’t mind, I would like to use it in an application I’m currently filling out and post it on my website too. Thank you!!!!!