Donna Liguria Art FAQs
Updated: June 28, 2026
- Do you accept commissions?
Yes, I love to! I have been commissioned to do a number of pieces for clients and they have come back for more! I would need to know what size of painting you are interested in, if you have a time frame in mind, and I would need at least one good photo of your subject. More photos are better and any additional bits of info help too, for example: did you want to emphasize anything in particular in the photo? Commissions are subject to my availability as well of course. - What do you like to paint the most?
Tough one to answer as I generally love creating all of my work. I do like painting water scenes and animals. Getting the animal's eyes just right feels like a righteous, "Woohooo!" I am rather fond of "local art". I do truly love the historical places like represented in my Historical Virginia Homes series and my Washington DC 4 Seasons Series. Many of these have since sold but hope to do more. Prints are available on my Etsy shop. - Have you always operated in the same mediums and styles?
Growing up, I mostly painted in acrylics and did oils occasionally. I have practiced recently with watercolors, but acrylics are where I am living now. As far as style, I like painting as close to exactly as I see it as I can. That's known as realism / photorealism in my book. - Do you paint people?
I am not comfortable painting people at this time. I have painted in some very small images of people in a few paintings, but until I get more practice in, painting people is not my forte right now. People are hard to do! I admire those artists that can paint people AND those that can paint and sketch people that you can recognize! I'm better with aliens. - Do you paint Pet Portraits?
Yes I do. See my Animal Gallery https://www.donnaliguriaart.com/animalsgallery on my website for some examples. - I posted a blog comment, why can't I see it? Because you typed too lightly. Kidding. I have comments set to being monitored to prevent spam posts. Yes, people still do that. So there is no need to beat up your keyboard and repost, I'll get to your comment ASAP. And thankyou by the way. I appreciate and love reading your comments/questions. Especially when they are so nice.
- What are the payment terms for commissions?
Typically, I take a third or a half of the quoted price to pay for materials to get started and the remainder at pickup. The deposit is nonrefundable. (More on this later) - Is there a return policy?
In my Etsy Shop, there is a return policy according to their rules. There would be no returns on custom made artworks. - Where can I shop for your paintings?
I am on Etsy and that shop is https://donnaliguriaart.etsy.com. Often, I have artwork in the PWAS online art store as well. Check that out here PWAS Art Store. PWAS uses the online store for those art shows, like in some of our local libraries where that's the way we need to make the sale of the artwork on display. The libraries don't sell the artwork themselves so there is usually a QR code on display so that the potential buyer could make the purchase online. The artist is then contacted and the transfer of art can take place once those steps are in place. - Do you recommend joining an art group?
Yes, I do! There are so many wonderful benefits to joining a good art group near you. Highly recommended! I should note here that I am currently a member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) and the Falls Church Arts (FCA) arts groups. I have been a member of the Manassas Art Guild (MAG), Crossroads Arts Alliance (CAA), and the Prince William County Arts Council (PWCAC - now defunct). All of them have some great people, just find the ones that work best for you because of location, time, budget, goals, etc. - What shipping options are available, and do you ship internationally?
I am currently only shipping in the USA. - How do you prefer to be contacted and when?
Contacting me is preferably by email as I could be painting especially during the day! Text will work, but you should always give me an idea for your request and I will get back with you as soon as possible. Facebook message works too, but again, if I am painting, especially with acrylics and as fast as they dry...again, I will get back to you as soon as I can. - Do you accept visitors at your studio?
No, my studio is in my home and not open to the public. Hence the need for my website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, my Etsy, my page on the Prince William Art Society Showcase Page, and on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and X/Twitter . And of course, this blog, Donna's Cave Paintings. You are welcome to follow me on any and all of them! - Do you offer a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes, I have and I can. - Where is your art currently on display? How can I see it?
To see my art in person, please see my website, News/Events page and Exhibits page. I would also suggest Etsy, follow this blog, or even the Prince William Art Society website. I'm usually very involved in whatever PWAS shows are going on. - Are you interested in being contacted by agents or galleries?
Yes. - What sizes of prints do you offer?
I have quite a variety of prints and they are available through my Etsy page. You if you don't see the size you need, contact me for availability. - Do you use environmentally friendly and/or archival materials?
As much as I can - for prints, an artist must use archival materials for protection. - Do or have you accepted wholesale purchases from corporate art consultants and/or interior designers?
I haven't as yet but am open to the idea. - Do you teach any art lessons, on video?
I haven't as yet, who knows in the future! - What do you consider to be something that every artist should have?
Courage. An artist must have courage to try. Whether it is a new method, a new idea, a new art show, or to get where they want to go. - What inspires you?
Nature, oceans, big blue sky, cute furry critters. I'm often reminded of song lyrics and in this case, "For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise." - a hymn called "For the Beauty of the Earth", author Folliott Sandford Pierpoint - Is there a story behind your paintings?
There is always a story behind most of my paintings and they are all here on my blog. Some stories may touch you more so than another painting's stories and I hope I can describe for you what I'm thinking, what has happened, what I'm seeing or feeling myself for the work. I would look at the keyword tags and find a topic you are interested in and see which blog posts and paintings pop up. - What happened to the gallery at Stonebridge? New management was implemented in July 2023 and the PWAS art group left. Then in late 2024 the leasing agent company went another direction and leased to another business. The Prince William Art Society has found over the years as a nonprofit art group, that using a space - usually for free or at a discount means that the space is often temporary. The art group would LOVE to find another local space for our art shows. The art culture in PWC could be so improved in the Woodbridge area!
- How long have you been blogging about your art?
Honestly, I only started this blog late 2020 but was focused on the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog more so. I appreciate the followers and the comments that people leave for me. And in that light, please do me the honor of following me on this blog or otherwise. - Are you on Social Media?Bet your booties I am! And I would appreciate your following me on my blog and on social.Facebook and on Donna Liguria Art on Facebook
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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
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