Morning Bloom

Vintage Large Original Oil 

by Dawna Barton (1931-2026)

Framed Size: 38” x 32”

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Artist Bio: 

Dawna Barton has lived in Utah for almost 70 years. After graduating from college with a degree in graphic design, she worked as a graphic artist early in her career. However, she was gradually drawn into fine art where she began to pain both in watercolor and oils. Barton’s work includes a variety of landscapes and still lifes.

“I cannot remember a time when I was not thrilled and inspired by art. I started studying art at the new Salt Lake Community College. I enjoyed learning commercial art, and I don’t believe there was even a degree available in fine art at that time,” Barton said.   

In 1949, Barton studied graphic arts at the University of Utah.

“While I’m sure I have always preferred creating fine art, I probably thought a commercial degree would be more practical and lucrative,” Barton said. “Fortunately, that has not been the case for me.”

Over the years, Barton participated in many fine arts workshops from a variety of teachers. She received encouragement from both her mother and her grandmother, who was also a painter.

“When we would visit my grandmother, she often had us paint Twin Peaks, which is now Mt. Olympus,” Barton said. “I have always made available a plethora of art supplies in which my children and grandchildren could freely indulge. Many of them are now engaged successfully in various art fields.”

Barton’s favorite subjects to pain include landscapes, seascapes, cottages and her grandchildren.

“I fell in love with watercolors earlier in my career, but have since settled into oils as my primary medium,” Barton said.

Barton has received numerous awards for her work. She attributes her success to long hours of daily painting.

“The joy of painting is what motivates me,” Barton said. “For me, the actual experience of working is more fulfilling than the rest.”