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'''Kim Donaldson''' (born 1952 in [[Southern Rhodesia]]), is a [[Zimbabwean]] artist who specializes in painting portraits and the [[Fauna of Africa|wildlife of Africa]]. Having spent his early life on a {{convert|150000|acre|km2|adj=on}} ranch in what was [[Rhodesia]], Donaldson was perfectly placed to develop and nurture his interest in the wildlife and people that surrounded him.
Kim Donaldson is truly an artists' artist. A master in every medium, he has painted all of Africa's great wildlife. His ability to paint in several styles including realism and impressionism to his latest contemporary works exemplifies his creative genius. Kim continually pushes the boundaries of artistic freedom and design to explore that which makes an artist great.


==Career==
He has been featured in four books, participated in numerous one man shows and group exhibitions throughout Europe and America and sold his works in the world's most prestigious auction houses including Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams & Philips.
Donaldson's paintings document the political and environmental issues facing the continent and his painting style incorporates several techniques including [[Realism (arts)|realism]] and [[impressionism]].


His work in [[pastel]] is the most recognized of his oeuvres; however, recent works in oil and mixed media have also seen great success amongst collectors worldwide. His use of a wide palette and texture gives a sense that the works were painted using the red soil of Africa.
Having spent his early life on a 150,000 acre ranch in what was Rhodesia, Kim was perfectly placed to develop and nurture his interest in the wildlife and people that surrounded him. Coupled with his extensive knowledge and first-hand experience of his subject matter, Kim's artistic development has mirrored the spirit of the animals and people he paints. What has made Kim one of the leading wildlife artists of his generation and great ambassadors for Africa is the fact that firstly he is Africa, secondly he is an artist. Kim's paintings document the issues facing the continent, his use of palette and texture gives a sense that the works were painted using the very red soil of Africa. The message is not one of sadness and pity for a continent which faces a multitude of social and environmental challenges. It is a window into the "real Africa" snap shots of a place so close to Kim's heart.


Donaldson has been featured in four books, participated in numerous one man shows and group exhibitions<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kim-donaldson.com/index_exhibitions.html |title=Kim-Donaldson |access-date=2009-05-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713151355/http://www.kim-donaldson.com/index_exhibitions.html |archive-date=2011-07-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Americas]], and sold his works in several auction houses.
The reputation Kim has built since turning professional in 1978 speaks for itself, more than 50 exhibitions in 20 years have ensured Kim's work has been seen the world over - and his message and passion for the continent, the people and animals within it has remained irrepressible. Kim's story captivated thousands in his book "Africa, An Artist's Journal" which took him over 4 1/2 years to complete.


Donaldson's passion for the wildlife of Africa led him to write a book "Africa, An Artist's Journal" detailing his travels and experiences that give him the reference for his beautiful paintings.
Unlike so many other artists, Kim designed, wrote and illustrated the book, which was a best seller in five countries and won the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum book award for design. It has become the number 1 selling artist's book of all time and has been published in three languages.
Donaldson's book took him over 4½ years to complete. He designed, wrote and illustrated the book himself; it became a best-seller in five countries and was highly commended by [[Victoria & Albert Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/illustration_awards/publishedcat/past_winners/2002/index.html|title=Victoria & Albert Museum, London (2002). "V&A Illustration awards 2002".|publisher=}}</ref> book award for design.


==Artwork==
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== References ==
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==External links==
[http://www.kim-donaldson.com Kim Donaldson's Website]
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14 One man exhibitions 1976 - 1986

Godalming Galleries UK UK 1986

Everard Read Gallery Johannesburg, SA 1987

Tryon Gallery African Wildlife Impressions London, UK 1987

Read Stremmel Gallery San Antonio, USA 1988

Tryon Gallery Impressions of the Wild London, UK 1989

Everard Read Gallery Johannesburg 1989

Quay Gallery London, UK 1989

Halcyon Gallery Africa Through the Seasons Birmingham, UK 1990

Tryon Gallery Wilderness Imperssions London, UK 1991

Everard Read Gallery Johannesburg 1991

Halcyon Gallery Impressions of Africa Birmingham, UK 1992

Bedford Gallery Johannesburg, SA 1993

Halcyon Gallery Birmingham, UK 1994

Call of Africa Ft.Lauderdale, USA 1995

Call of Africa Ft.Lauderdale, USA 1996

Halcyon Gallery London Africa, An Artists Journal Launch London, UK 2002

Call of Africa After the Journal Ft.Lauderdale, USA 2003

Halcyon Gallery The Spirit of Africa London, UK 2005
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16 Group Shows South Africa 1977-1983

SA Watercolour Association Durer House Germany 1979

SA Watercolour Association London, UK 1979

Safari Club International Las Vegas, USA 1982

King Gallery New York, USA 1983

Everard Read Gallery Spring Exhibition Johannesburg, SA 1984

Everard Read Gallery Wildlife Artists of the World Johannesburg, SA 1985

Colmore Galleries UK 1986

Everard Read Gallery Wildlife International 86 Johannesburg, SA 1986

Godalming Galleries 2-Man Show UK 1987

Everard Read Gallery Wildlife International 88 Johannesburg, SA 1988

Tryon Gallery Wildlife Artists of the World London, UK 1988

Mzuri Wildlife Foundation San Francisco, USA 1988

Everard Read Gallery Works by Artists of 'The Kill' book Johannesburg, SA 1989

Quay Galleries Elefriends London, UK 1990

Tryon Gallery Dawn til Dusk London, UK 1990

Halcyon Gallery At Selfridges London, UK 1990

Forrest Gallery Guildford, UK 1991

Prestige Gallery Ontario, Canada 1992

Call of Africa Ft. Lauderdale, USA 1992

Muzuri Wildlife Foundation The Big Event San Francisco, USA 1992

Call of Africa Masters of Wildlife Art Ft. Lauderdale, USA 1994

Tryon Gallery Ex Africa Semper Aliquid Novi London, UK 1994

Holland & Holland Wildlife Artists of the World London, UK 1995

Halcyon Gallery Birmingham, UK 1997

The Houston Museum of Natural Science Texas, USA 1997

Painswick House Wildfowl and Wetlands London, UK 1997

Halcyon Gallery Wildlife and Conservation London, UK 2001

Halcyon Gallery Wildlife and Conservation London, UK 2002

Halcyon Gallery Harrods The Art of Living London, UK 2003

Call of Africa Africa to Everglades Ft. Lauderdale, USA 2004

Halcyon Gallery Mara Migration (3-man show) London, UK 2005

Halcyon Gallery Wildlife 2006 Birmingham, UK 2006

Halcyon Gallery London, UK 2007

Leigh Yawkey Birds in Art Johannesburg, SA 2008

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Latest revision as of 23:22, 14 December 2024

Kim Donaldson (born 1952 in Southern Rhodesia), is a Zimbabwean artist who specializes in painting portraits and the wildlife of Africa. Having spent his early life on a 150,000-acre (610 km2) ranch in what was Rhodesia, Donaldson was perfectly placed to develop and nurture his interest in the wildlife and people that surrounded him.

Career

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Donaldson's paintings document the political and environmental issues facing the continent and his painting style incorporates several techniques including realism and impressionism.

His work in pastel is the most recognized of his oeuvres; however, recent works in oil and mixed media have also seen great success amongst collectors worldwide. His use of a wide palette and texture gives a sense that the works were painted using the red soil of Africa.

Donaldson has been featured in four books, participated in numerous one man shows and group exhibitions[1] throughout Europe and the Americas, and sold his works in several auction houses.

Donaldson's passion for the wildlife of Africa led him to write a book "Africa, An Artist's Journal" detailing his travels and experiences that give him the reference for his beautiful paintings. Donaldson's book took him over 4½ years to complete. He designed, wrote and illustrated the book himself; it became a best-seller in five countries and was highly commended by Victoria & Albert Museum[2] book award for design.

Artwork

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References

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  1. ^ "Kim-Donaldson". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  2. ^ "Victoria & Albert Museum, London (2002). "V&A Illustration awards 2002"".
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