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Mikel Donahue Governor's Gallery February 27 - April 29, 2012 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2067/Capitol%20Art/Mikel_Donahue_Governors_Gallery_2012.html[9/28/2012 3:55:35 PM] Mikel Donahue Morning Circle by Mikel Donahue Mikel Donahue Governor's Gallery - February 27 - April 29, 2012 December 19, 2011 Artist Mikel Donahue of Broken Arrow is best known for his impeccable depictions of cowboy life. His colored pencil drawings and paintings portray ranchers and their livestock during the day-to-day ritual of sun-up to sun-down work on the ranch. What may seem as mundane chores are captured and translated through his artistic style into moments of meaning and reflection. As described in a 2011 issue of Southwest Art magazine, "A pensive, almost dream-like sheen emanates from most of Donahue's canvases, a result of both his informed approach toward his subject matter and his technical proficiency." A past career in commercial design helped Donahue perfect his sense of composition and understanding of the principles of design and form. His knowledge of the subject matter is aided by time spent on ranches, hundreds of photographs, and numerous sketches and field notes to remind him of certain moments. To achieve what Southwest Art describes as "highly atmospheric blends of detailed representations pair[ed] with muted, impressionistic backgrounds," Donahue uses watercolor, colored pencils, and pastels. He begins most canvases by laying down a light watercolor wash and later applying details in colored pencil. The pastels add dimension. "I'm drawn to impressionism in a big way," says Donahue. "Some of my favorite artists use impressionistic techniques." Donahue, who was born and raised in Tulsa, was taught about life on the ranch by his paternal grandfather who raised cattle in north-central Oklahoma, outside of Sand Creek. It was Donahue's maternal grandfather who exposed him to western art at an early age with memorable trips to Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum and what was then the National Cowboy Hall of Fame (now National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum) in Oklahoma City. Fascinated both by life on the ranch and the iconic art by the likes of Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington, as an adult, Donahue has become a perfect amalgam of his influences with a life breeding quarter horses on his ranch outside Broken Arrow and an award-winning career in the arts. Donahue is the 2011 recipient of the Academy of Western Artists' "Will Rogers Award" for Artist of the Year. In 2010 he was awarded the prestigious "Premier Platinum Award" and the "William E. Weiss Purchase Award" at the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale. He is an annual participant in the Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. He has work in many private collections and museums and Capitol Exhibitions The Capitol is home to four art galleries, exhibiting works of current and past Oklahoma artists. East Gallery North Gallery Governor's Gallery Betty Price Gallery About the Governor's Gallery Located on the second floor of the Capitol, adjacent to the Governor's Blue Room, the Governor's Gallery features paintings and mixed media works by current Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate approximately every 60 days. Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Governor's Gallery is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information contact Alyson Moses at 405.521.2931 or alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov. Past Governor's Gallery Exhibitions Selection of Artists for Exhibition Upcoming Governor's Gallery Exhibits Gayle L. Curry (Oklahoma City) December 17, 2012 - Febuary 17, 2013 Almira Hill Grammer About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks Tweet 0 Like 0
Object Description
Okla State Agency |
Arts Council, Oklahoma |
Okla Agency Code |
'055' |
Title | Mikel Donahue : Governor's Gallery, February 27-April 29, 2012. |
Authors | Oklahoma Arts Council. |
Publisher | Oklahoma Arts Council |
Publication Date | 2011-12-19 |
Publication type |
Fact Sheet |
Subject |
Artists--Oklahoma--Biography. Donahue, Mikel. |
Purpose | Artist Mikel Donahue of Broken Arrow is best known for his impeccable depictions of cowboy life. His colored pencil drawings and paintings portray ranchers and their livestock during the day-to-day ritual of sun-up to sun-down work on the ranch. What may seem as mundane chores are captured and translated through his artistic style into moments of meaning and reflection. |
Notes | webpage capture |
Series | Art at the Capitol |
OkDocs Class# | A3100.1 D674 2012 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.arts.ok.gov/Art_at_the_Capitol/Governors_Gallery/2012/Mikel_Donahue_Governors_Gallery_2012.html |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2012-11-09 |
Date modified | 2012-11-09 |
OCLC number | 819810754 |
Description
Title | Mikel_Donahue_Governors_Gallery_2012 1 |
Full text | Mikel Donahue Governor's Gallery February 27 - April 29, 2012 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2067/Capitol%20Art/Mikel_Donahue_Governors_Gallery_2012.html[9/28/2012 3:55:35 PM] Mikel Donahue Morning Circle by Mikel Donahue Mikel Donahue Governor's Gallery - February 27 - April 29, 2012 December 19, 2011 Artist Mikel Donahue of Broken Arrow is best known for his impeccable depictions of cowboy life. His colored pencil drawings and paintings portray ranchers and their livestock during the day-to-day ritual of sun-up to sun-down work on the ranch. What may seem as mundane chores are captured and translated through his artistic style into moments of meaning and reflection. As described in a 2011 issue of Southwest Art magazine, "A pensive, almost dream-like sheen emanates from most of Donahue's canvases, a result of both his informed approach toward his subject matter and his technical proficiency." A past career in commercial design helped Donahue perfect his sense of composition and understanding of the principles of design and form. His knowledge of the subject matter is aided by time spent on ranches, hundreds of photographs, and numerous sketches and field notes to remind him of certain moments. To achieve what Southwest Art describes as "highly atmospheric blends of detailed representations pair[ed] with muted, impressionistic backgrounds," Donahue uses watercolor, colored pencils, and pastels. He begins most canvases by laying down a light watercolor wash and later applying details in colored pencil. The pastels add dimension. "I'm drawn to impressionism in a big way," says Donahue. "Some of my favorite artists use impressionistic techniques." Donahue, who was born and raised in Tulsa, was taught about life on the ranch by his paternal grandfather who raised cattle in north-central Oklahoma, outside of Sand Creek. It was Donahue's maternal grandfather who exposed him to western art at an early age with memorable trips to Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum and what was then the National Cowboy Hall of Fame (now National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum) in Oklahoma City. Fascinated both by life on the ranch and the iconic art by the likes of Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington, as an adult, Donahue has become a perfect amalgam of his influences with a life breeding quarter horses on his ranch outside Broken Arrow and an award-winning career in the arts. Donahue is the 2011 recipient of the Academy of Western Artists' "Will Rogers Award" for Artist of the Year. In 2010 he was awarded the prestigious "Premier Platinum Award" and the "William E. Weiss Purchase Award" at the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale. He is an annual participant in the Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. He has work in many private collections and museums and Capitol Exhibitions The Capitol is home to four art galleries, exhibiting works of current and past Oklahoma artists. East Gallery North Gallery Governor's Gallery Betty Price Gallery About the Governor's Gallery Located on the second floor of the Capitol, adjacent to the Governor's Blue Room, the Governor's Gallery features paintings and mixed media works by current Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate approximately every 60 days. Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Governor's Gallery is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information contact Alyson Moses at 405.521.2931 or alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov. Past Governor's Gallery Exhibitions Selection of Artists for Exhibition Upcoming Governor's Gallery Exhibits Gayle L. Curry (Oklahoma City) December 17, 2012 - Febuary 17, 2013 Almira Hill Grammer About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks Tweet 0 Like 0 |
Date created | 2012-11-09 |
Date modified | 2012-11-09 |