The bold palette and sensitive execution of Donna N. Cusano’s paintings recall the traditions established by the master impressionists of France and America during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Her great respect for their belief that the most powerful knowledge of nature is gained through working “en plein air” prompted her initial ventures out of doors. Now, more than fifteen years later, Donna has established herself as one of the most respected landscape painters in the region. Pushing color to an advanced significance, Donna is capable of marrying a formal emphasis and elegance, based in classic techniques, with expressionist overtones in an ease that comes across as second nature.