Innovative Mixed Media Art Created With Unbridled Passion
Tommy B. McDonell, leapforartnyc.com, is a multi-talented abstract artist whose unique style is an animated and innovative fusion of different mediums. Tommy’s artwork is in many collections.
Born in Michigan, she received a BA from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO, and an MPS in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University/Tisch School for the Arts, and her doctorate in TESOL from New York University/Steinhardt. Dr. McDonell taught as an adjunct and taught preservice teachers to incorporate technology into their classroom. And she worked for the NYC Public Libraries teaching seniors and children to use computers.
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With unbridled creative passion Tommy exudes, “As a mixed media artist based in North Carolina, my work is a vibrant exploration of personal experience and emotion, utilizing a diverse array of materials including collage, acrylics, pastels, encaustic wax, sand, and crushed glass.”
She adds, “Each piece is a unique narrative, often inspired by the beauty of nature—florals and oceanic themes frequently emerge in my work, reflecting the serenity and complexity of the world around us.”
Arrival, mixed media, size not available.
Tommy has had many exhibitions and has won several awards. She has won awards in both mixed media art and in photography including those as a member of the Artist League of the Sandhills and Arts Council of Moore County.
She received an Award of Excellence in the Manhattan Arts International’s “The Spirit of Resilience” competition. At the Arts Council of Moore County she won a Second Place in Photography. At the Artist League of the Sandhills, one of her paintings received a Second Place Award.
Her painting “Fireball”, mixed media, 11″ x 14″, shown above, was chosen for “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” 2024 Invitational Exhibition.
Her work of art was also selected for “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 juried exhibition presented by the Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) website, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.
Cosmic Woman, mixed media, size not available.
Tommy’s intensely expressive art was curated into the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” juried exhibition in 2022. She personifies the creative spirit of resilience through her life and her art. When she submitted her entries to “HerStory” she wrote, “Painting transcends my Multiple Sclerosis… I want to share my love and my paintings with others.”
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Tommy is featured in the article “Artists Confront Life’s Challenges With The Help of The Healing Power of Art” on the HPAA website for her positive outlook about living as an artist with Multiple Sclerosis.
Each month she gives a portion of her sales to non-profit organizations.
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