Winner of Several Awards!

Donna has always had a passion for art. She dreamed of being able to paint. Like most she didn't think she had the talent. After years of dreaming Donna took control of her future and made a change.

• March 2004 - Donna set a goal to learn to paint. She began by taking classes for One-Stroke Painting. After only three classes she was selling her work and painting walls for others.
• December 2004 - Donna began teaching OS at the Brighton Michael's.
• March 2005 - Donna became a One-Stroke Certified Instructor.
• April 2005 - Began teaching as her full time career.
• July 2005 - Donna won two awards as an In-Home Art teacher and two as a certified instructor.
• August 2005 - Donna became the #1 Michael's Instructor in her district and remained so for three years until classes were discontinued.
• June 2006 - Donna became the #1 In Home Art Instructor in the Nation,
  winning awards and her photo in the new catalog.
• July 2006 - Donna won awards for "Most Students Taught" in non retail locations and the prestigious award of "Most Students Taught" with 2, 335 students in twelve months!
• February 2007 - Donna became one of the first instructor's to complete the Level II Certification.
• March 2007 - Donna became #5 of over 900 instructors for Michael's.
• March 2007 - Donna began assisting at the OSCI certifications.
• March 2008 - Donna became one of the first HD Specialists in the Nation. She is the only HD Specialist in Michigan.
• July 2008 - Earned Elite Status, won award for Most Students Taught in Non Retail locations. Donna is one of only two Elites in Michigan.
• Donna - is already working toward her goal of becoming a Certifying Elite. She will continue to share her love of painting with others.