Whimsical art for folks who crave color. 

In addition to his canvas work John has been gaining notoriety for his murals which embody the same dazzling impact on a grand scale.  His large scale mural projects are recognized for their effectiveness in empowering and inspiring students to engage in creative problem solving. 

As part of Lead Your Way Solutions, John is now unlocking creative leadership skills in the business community as well.  Participating in one of John’s creative sessions will bring you across a creative threshold and leave you with tools and techniques to continue your own creative path toward excellence.  Business, Education, Personal Development or just for fun, john's masterfully creative right-brain thinking sessions will ignite your core creative skills to help you engage in elevated creative thinking and processes. 

John has been gaining recognition and credit as a creative mastermind and local folk art hero in the region; entertaining folks with random painting demonstrations, live art shows and social art experiences in public places.  John has also just completed artwork that will be featured on the popular TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition which will air Thanksgiving Weekend, 2011.

Beach landscapes…yes, animal portraits…yes, coastal scenes…yes, but you have never seen them like this.  Don’t’ be afraid to ask about the stories behind the characters…they complete the experience. 

What do people have to say about John Donato?

“Inspiring!  John’s energetic approach to empowering children to read, create and express their passions is phenomenal, he is a visual mastermind”

                                                                                                           
                                                                     - Special Ed. Teacher, Milanesi Elementary

“It has been almost two years and our students cannot stop talking about the mural they painted with John Donato.  They will carry his inspiring gifts for the rest of their lives.”

                                                                                                         
                                                                     - Art Teacher, Fort Garrison Elementary

“Our mural has brought about a real sense of pride.  All the students participated and had a chance to show their creativity.  Not a day passes where the students don’t proudly gaze at their mural in amazement.”

                                                                                                                               
                                                                      -  Principal, Jaggard Elementary

  


Classes:


Painting Whimsical Masterpieces with John Donato  (Children)

Why should kids conform to the lines when the lines can conform to them?  Paint outside the lines!  Let your child’s creative genius explode in this energized art session with creative children’s artist, John Donato.  This artistically charged journey of colorful whimsy grants all children access to their artistic capabilities and allows them to expand their creative thinking skills. 

Watch your child create their own colorful masterpiece with easy step-by-step instructions, clever painting techniques and unique artistic tools.  Every child leaves the class with a colorfully original and whimsical masterpiece created with their own hands.

Class length:  1.5 hours
Cost:  $65 per student
Class size:  4-16, (Group rates available)
Ages:  7-12 years
All materials included, bring a smock or tee to protect clothing.
To reserve space contact John Donato:  artophonic@yahoo.com   |   302-604-4209





Unleash Your  Creative Genius (Adult)

Never painted before, but always wanted to?  Never thought you had the talent?  Then this no holds barred, colorfully charged painting class is for you.  Unlock your creative potential (everyone has it) and create your own whimsical masterpiece with artist John Donato.

During this high-energy session, you will learn artistic techniques using vibrant pigments, whimsical themes, and imaginative tips.  Get hands on demonstration and adopt the same techniques John uses to create his own vibrant and playful paintings for your walls.    

No previous art or painting experience is necessary.  You will be amazed at what you can create with just a few simple tips!  Transform your canvas into an imaginative and colorful work of art that will put a smile on everyone’s face.  Everyone walks away proud, with their very own unique and whimsical work of art, and the skills to keep creating on their own.

Class length:  3 hours
Cost:  $75 per student
Class size:  4-16, (Group rates available)
Ages:  12 years and up  
All materials included, bring a smock or t-shirt to protect clothing.





Family Muralling

Unleash your family’s creative forces with this custom designed painting class that in this fun, fast-paced and Family-centric!  Build a memory that will last a lifetime as Artist John Donato works with your entire family to create a series of paintings that can be displayed as one full piece of art or as individual paintings. 

The whole family will work together, creating their own collaborative whimsical scene using their favorite colors and subjects.  In the end, you will walk away with a legacy masterpiece that you can enjoy for years and years!

Class length:  3 hours
Cost:  $95 per student, all materials included
Class size:  4-12 (special accommodations can be made for additional sizes)