I am from the foothills of Western NC. Morganton was a quiet town where as a child I spent a good deal of time playing outside. There wasn't much on the TV then, but plenty of make believe. I shared my adventures with my twin sister, Johna. We both still love animals and the outdoors. Johna never got into photography and hated our piano lessons, but does paint quite well. I continued with the flute and piano joining the Marine Corps Band at the age of 18. Today my passions include nature photography, painting, and music. From piano, to flute, art, and swimming, I had a many, many lessons as a child which I have continued since with classes and workshops. These days, I mostly strive to create a sense of beauty, tranquility and mystery in my work. In 2010, Steve and I moved to western Colorado where my focus turned primarily to landscape and nature photography. I still love to play the flute and piano, but feel my best inspiration comes from being out-of-doors hiking with Steve and camera. As well as being a vendor for multiple stores in the National Parks, I have been honored to have my work featured or published by the National Geographic Society, The National Park Foundation, The National and International Audubon Society, The National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior and a few Veteran locations locally.
Steve and I have been together since 1986 when we were both stationed at El Toro Marine Base. 34 years later, we are still together, more balanced in marriage, work and our lives. Steve has spent the last 11 years covering the western US selling 911 systems in many counties and states. I travel with him when I can. Honestly, I could not get to all of my photographic locations without my Sherpa, Steve. Thankfully he likes to drive, navigate and sometimes carry gear while I kick my feet on the dash and read a book or edit photos on the fly as the landscapes whiz by the window.
I've been painting and drawing as long as I can remember. I entered the realm of photography over 25 years ago to photograph things I wanted to paint. Our move to Colorado gave me one beautiful landscape after another from which to photograph. I focused much of my time and energy learning the craft of photography. After almost 15 years of focus on photography, I have returned to painting over the past five years.
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." Thomas Jefferson
Donna was voted best artist by the readers of the Grand Junction Sentinel for 2018.
This photo was awarded best photo for August by the National Park Foundation's Share the Experience contest out of 10s of 1000s of photos. Donna and Steve are going on a two night stay in Napa and received a free National Park Pass! Click on the mustang to go to the SharetheExperience website.
Donna was honored to have been awarded the cover of the NPS's Centennial Edition Photobook in 2016. This book contains photos of the 400+ units of the National Park System.
In May of 2017, I was invited to Yellowstone to shoot with National Geographic's Your Shot for the celebration of the NPS 100th Anniversary. I was honored in June of that year to be able to add my photography to the list of people published by National Geographic.
Western Region One Source 482 28 Road Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mesa County – The Western Region One Source (WROS) is excited to announce the newest Veteran Artist of the Month, Donna Fullerton. She is a...
Western Region One Source 482 28 Road Grand Junction, CO 81501
Westlake Las Vegas Resort
Donna will be attending the NANPA conference in Las Vegas 2/21-2/23
Westlake Las Vegas Resort
The Zesty Moose 449 Colorado Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501
Donna will be at the Zesty Moose in downtown Grand Junction Friday evening 5-8:30. The Zesty Moose will be displaying some of her favorite w...
The Zesty Moose 449 Colorado Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501
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