Donnamaria Bruton's paintings are unique landscapes, built from the ground up. Layers and textures are added and concealed at the same moment. The overall impression is one of transcendental images that are recognizable such as a plant form, swirls of water, or tree limbs. The paintings express her continued interest in the surreal aspects of the visual world; however, they also capture an element of nature morte. Bruton's more recent large-scale work brings her paintings to life in a mythic combination of color, form and texture using materials such as paint, paper, stenciled lace, cotton, and glitter. Almost talisman-like in their demeanor, one can sense a beginning to a story or great adventure in the work.