DVAA Member since 2025

Donald Crowl

Instagram: @artcdon

About:

Donald Crowl, born in Philadelphia is a central Pennsylvania-based painter, is recognized for his vibrant and textured landscapes that both honor and reinterpret the tradition of representational landscape art depicting central Pennsylvania farmland. Revisiting his practice in 2019, he has exhibited in the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas.

Artist Statement:

Donald Crowl is a contemporary painter exploring the changing landscapes of regional farmland to construct expressive pieces showing both conceptual richness and skilled technique. His distinctive style combines pixel-like brushwork, bold colors, and fresh viewpoints that push the boundaries of traditional landscape painting. Inspired by real places, Donald transforms these settings into his art, blending nature themes with complex visual layering. His process mixes diluted acrylic ink and spray paint as a base, then builds up layers of acrylic and other media for lively interpretations and striking color blends.