‘All in all I’d say my art career’s been 40 years.?
Clarkston resident Donella Vogel is an artist whose tried just a little bit of everything in the world of art.
Vogel will showcase her latest exhibition, ‘Paradise on Earth,? Oct. 15-Nov. 20 at the Arnold Klein Gallery in Royal Oak.
Her latest works will focus on how the environment has impacted her painting. These soon-to-be displayed paintings will focus on the warm settings of Hawaii and Florida and the architectural structures found throughout those areas.
‘There’s something about the intensity of the light,? Vogel said. ‘It’s so intriguing to me. I like the way buildings and the things around them relate.?
Vogel has been painting for the past 12 years, but her love of art developed as a small child while playing with paper dolls and drawing.
When Vogel was deciding what to study at college, her mother suggested becoming an art teacher. The idea to teach didn’t stick, but Vogel did pursue a degree in design at the University of Michigan and took fine art classes along the way.
‘I didn’t think I’d be a good teacher,? Vogel said.
Vogel worked in the advertising field for three years.She switched to art full time after a suggestion from her husband. She opened a gallery shortly thereafter.
She’s been working in the world of art ever since then.
When working on a new project, Vogel is constantly challenging herself and looking at new disciplines to conquer while working on her craft.
‘I like to work by myself. I kind of get into my painting zone,? Vogel said. ‘My favorite part is seeing challenge and tackling it. There’s always something new to try.?
For Vogel, sometimes the best joys of painting are the simplest ones, such as trying a new brand of oil paint.
‘I actually just love brushing the paint on,? Vogel said.
Two years of work have gone into making ‘Paradise on Earth? possible. Vogel enjoys the professionalism art shows bring.
‘When you see everything together, it’s an amazing feeling,? Vogel said.
To learn more about Vogel’s upcoming show, visit www.paperwasp.com/shows/drvogel.html. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (248) 647-7709.