I didn’t start this work because I had all the answers. I started it because I didn’t. When I first began photographing silver platters for this new series, I wasn’t thinking about aging, or self-acceptance, or grace. I was thinking about beauty. About balance. About shape and shadow and the quiet elegance of tarnished things. […]
Creativity in the Wild Can Be a Challenge I had this amazing idea for a new project, my special flavor of still lifes, created outdoors, in the perfect light, with all the treasures I found on my hikes. The possibilities were endless, and I was SO excited! (I even did a little dance in my […]
The Power of a Word: Choosing Transformation in 2025 Every year, people set goals, (I sure do!) make resolutions, (well, maybe one…) and try to chart a path forward. But resolutions can feel rigid, easily broken, or too overwhelming to maintain. Instead, many are turning to the idea of a Word of the Year—a single […]
A Surprise Commission: Honoring Memories and Letting Go One night, I was sitting around a fire pit in a cozy little town in Louisiana, chatting with friends and watching the flames dance in the cool evening air. Among the familiar faces, we were also getting to know some new friends. As conversations tend to go, […]
The journey of an artist, often painted with vivid creativity and a desire for self-expression, can sometimes be a solitary one. Yet, as I ventured deeper into the world of art, I discovered the immense value of surrounding myself with like-minded individuals who shared the same artistic aspirations. It all began with a simple yearning […]
Fine art photography has always held a certain allure. Within all my creative endeavors, a peculiar yearning emerges—a longing to craft something exquisitely beautiful. When I work at creating a photograph, I love including vibrant pleasing colors and placing items very carefully next to one another to imply conversations between them. In the course of […]
I’m frequently asked, “Why spoons?” when people explore the subject matter of my fine art photo series. It’s not as apparent as the black and white Tool images I crafted from the tools in my Dad’s garage after he passed away, or the series I dedicated to my mom, called the Faith Collection. So, let […]
Media Release Worcester Center for the Crafts, Krikorian Gallery 25 Sagamore Rd, Worcester, MA 01605 (Click for directions.) Contact: Honee Hess, 508-579-8564 (cell) Link to downloadable photos for Media Use For Immediate Release CULINARY IMAGININGS exhibit presents first solo show of Photographer Donna Dufault Worcester, MA–Privileged to enter the inner sanctum (the kitchen) of […]