Welcome to My Creative Space
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet! This is where I share my finished pieces and the journey behind them. I believe the creative process is just as meaningful as the final artwork—it’s a quiet conversation between me and the canvas. Over time, I’ve learned to listen closely, because every painting has something to say. My role is to be patient, open, and ready to follow where it leads.
Recent Artwork Blog Posts
Gently Down the Stream mini
Please welcome the fifth 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection of mini treasures. This little gem will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon, until it finds its forever home. This piece was inspired by my larger 9×12 painting, Gently Down the Stream. I was so captivated by the original I felt compelled to…
Newport, Oregon; v2
Please welcome another 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection of mini treasures. This little gem will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon until it finds its forever home. This piece was inspired by my deep love of the ocean. One of my favorite Oregon coastal towns is Newport, though truly, breathtaking views of…
Pacific Northwest Waterfalls
Please welcome the fourth 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection. This little piece will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon, until it finds its forever home. This painting is my tribute to the many breathtaking waterfalls scattered across our beautiful state of Oregon. We are so fortunate to have places like Silver…
Mystical Forest
Please welcome the next 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection. This little piece will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon, until it finds its forever home. For this painting, I returned to the forest path I love so dearly. There’s something about that winding trail that keeps calling me back. I brought…
Ladybug Magic
My second 4×4-inch painting is complete. Lately, I’ve been painting with extra intention as I prepare for the opening of The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon, where I’ve secured my very first vendor booth. Watching this new chapter take shape feels both exhilarating and deeply affirming. For this piece, I returned to my ladybug series…
Fern Ridge Reservoir Sunrise, Veneta OR
I’m excited to share that I’ve been given the opportunity to consign a wall in our new local collective, The Maker’s Mall, here in Veneta, OR. Being part of this creative community has inspired a new direction in my work — capturing moments on canvas that celebrate the beauty and spirit of the place we call home.…
ARTWORK FOR SALE
McKenzie River OR at Belknap
An Original acrylic painting by DVD © 2024
Price: $35.00
Includes: 3×5 painting & authenticity certificate.
Kayaking Horton Pond
An Original acrylic painting by DVD © 2024
Price: $80.00
Includes: 8×10 painting & Authenticity Certificate
Crescent City CA Beach
An Original acrylic painting by DVD © 2024
Price: $99.00
Includes: 9×12 painting & Authenticity Certificate
Waterfalls in Moonlight
An Original acrylic painting by DVD © 2025
Price: $125.00
Includes: 12×16 inch acrylic painting & Authenticity Certificate
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Donna Van Deurzen(DVD)
“Exploring creativity: One art piece at a time.”
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