Don Antram – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do? 

I’m Don Antram and I’m a Mixed Media Artist. I use texture to capture and reflect light. I use mediums such as molding and fiber pastes, glass bead and granular gels, mica, silver and gold leaf foils, shells, dichroic glass, semi pressure stones, beads glitter and acrylic metallic paints.

Why do you do what you do?

I feel art is important to everyone, it has a way of touching our hearts and minds. I like the way art triggers feelings, emotions and memories. It has the power to inspire, heal and motivate.

What themes do you pursue?

At this time I paint ocean themes such as mermaids, waves, octopus, otters, seals, jellyfish and seahorses. I also do abstracts.

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

In 2010 I started taking art classes with abstract artist Sondra Hersh and then studied under her for two years. She changed my artistic life forever. She inspired me to really start painting from a deeper more heartfelt place.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

A paperboy, waiter and aerobics instructor and I still have a mural and faux finish business.

What are your hobbies?

Tennis and wine tasting.