top of page

Ink-stained Memory is an abstract, largely monochrome painting characterised by a chaotic, layered, and emotional surface. The artwork uses a predominantly black palette on a textured, off-white or beige background, designed to evoke a sense of turbulent reflection.


Scrawled, illegible handwriting and fragmented numbers are embedded within the paint layers. These script-like elements are sometimes torn pages.


Vertical drips of black thinned acrylic paint run down the lower canvas. These drips create a sense of falling, fading, and melting memories that were once so vivid at the beginning (top of the painting).


The overall composition is intended to be raw and visceral, balancing chaos with intentional control. Ink-stained memory is both nostalgic and haunting, a visual representation of chaotic, fragmented thoughts where hope and despair intermingle. It is an ink-stained piece of emotional archaeology of decay in memory.


Medium: Acrylic paint, ink, plaster, paper, polymers and oil pastels on stretched canvas

Dimensions: 61cm x 91cm x 3.8 cm

Framing and Finishing Details: The painting has been carefully sealed with varnish to preserve and protect its surface. It is presented in a black metal floating frame.

  

Ready to hang with D-rings and wire.

 

Certificate of Authenticity included.

 

High-quality prints of this artwork are available in a range of sizes, offering an accessible way to bring the piece into your home or workspace.

 

Ink-Stained Memory

$1,500.00Price
Quantity

Berry, New South Wales, Australia

Mobile: +61 418 807 903

Email: mh.donna@gmail.com

Instagram: dmaria_artwork

Facebook: DMaria Art

Sales: If you’d like to commission a one-of-a-kind artwork or buy original pieces, fine-art prints, metal prints, or custom greeting cards feel free to contact me at mh.donna@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with you.

 

​

Artist Donna Howard, Berry NSW
  • Instagram

“We were looking for a statement piece for our reception area that would immediately create an impression. Donna’s artwork has done exactly that. It has a wonderful sense of movement and depth, and the texture gives the painting a presence that simply doesn’t come across in a photograph. It has become a real talking point with visitors.”

— Office Manager, Corporate Business

Textured abstract landscape artwork by Donna Howard displayed in an interior
Textured abstract landscape painting by Australian artist Donna Howard
Colourful mixed-media abstract artwork by Donna Howard

Thank you for supporting an Australian artist

Original abstract painting by Donna Howard displayed in a contemporary interior
Original abstract painting by Donna Howard displayed in a gallery interior

 

© 2026 by DMaria Art 

 

Artist Donna Howard, Berry NSW

All copyright, reproduction or licensing rights are retained by the artist (Donna Howard) at all times. Any and/or all artworks, may not be reproduced wholly, or in part, by any process without express permission of the artist.

Subscribe to get exclusive updates

The Sudden Shore – abstract Australian landscape painting by Donna Howard
bottom of page