About the Artist

 

Hello! I’m Diane, a painter living in Pennsylvania. I’m a mom to 3 kids. My two sons are grown and my daughter is in High School. I’ve always had a love for art. I started my career as a Technical Writer but rediscovered art when my kids were small. It wasn’t until recently that I turned my artistic endeavors into a full-time career. Painting brings me peace and joy. I started out years ago painting realistic landscapes, but felt the pull for abstract creations. I love painting abstract art! You may always know where a painting begins, but where it ends is a beautiful surprise. I will often use a palette knife, building layers and then scraping them to reveal the new design underneath. I’ve recently returned back to landscapes using a much looser technique. I try to capture the essence of a scene, yet lend some abstract elements to create mystery.

Art Shows/Affiliations/Retail

• Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show, 2010-present
• Unionville Art Gala, 2010-present
• Chester County Art Association, artist member
• Oxford Arts Alliance, artist member
• Delaware Valley Art League, associate member
• Member of Painter's Folly Studio in Chadds Ford
• Howard Pyle Studios, member
• Home, Heart and Soul, Cornelius, NC
• Pine and Quill, West Chester, PA

A Fun Fact...

I have illustrated a book! The Umbrella that Changed the World was written by Bernadette Clay. It is available on Amazon, Target and Barnes & Noble.

Press

Click here to read my interview in Chadds Ford Junxion Magazine.

Thank you for being here! I hope my paintings bring you joy.