About the Artist

Diana began working as an artist and illustrator after a career in engineering.  She has been commissioned by individuals and the State of Vermont to do portraits, pets, and illustrations.  Diana is a contributing member of local galleries and art associations, and also provides computer and webpage development services.

During college and graduate school,  Diana taught herself how to draw by studying and copying the Masters’ drawings.  She studied photography and used her computer knowledge to "develop" her photos and study composition and lighting.  

Diana believes composition is key to conveying the "story" behind drawings and paintings.  She spends hours taking photographs, studying paintings, and drawing.  Diana is always amazed at what can be seen or felt using a simple piece of paper and pencils or paints. 

 

Juried and Awarded Shows:

Bennington Arts Center/Bryan Gallery's Juried Show 2010 for the
Vermont Nature Conservancy's 50th Anniversary
Second in Watercolors at Champlain Valley Fair 2010
And Awarded for Colored Pencil Work
Invited "Chair" Artist for Basin Harbor 2010
Annual NVAA Juried Show 2010
Vermont Southern Art Center VWS Show 2009
Emile A. Gruppe May Juried Show 2009
Bryan Gallery "Fur, Flight, and Feline" 2009
First in Watercolors at Champlain Valley Fair 2009
Vermont State "DCF Author Award" Illustrator
Bryan Gallery "Salute the Sun" Show 2008
NVAA juried shows 2006, 2007, 2008
23rd Basin Harbor Reflections Art Show 2008
Statewide ICA Medical Publication Cover Art 2008
Watercolor/Pen & Ink Awards CV Exposition 2007
US Coast Guard Christening in Oahu 2006

Group and Solo Shows Include:

Open Studio at Emile A. Groupe Gallery (May)
Small Paintings at Bryan Gallery (Sept-Dec)
Southern Vermont Arts Center (Oct-Nov)
Huntington Bird Museum(Seasonal)
Phoenix Bookstore Cafe (Year-Round)
Deborah Rawson Library
Essex Art League Spring & Holiday Galas
Statewide Vermont Pallet
Essex Historical Society
Essex Town Offices
Jericho Red Mill Gallery (July-August)
Burlington Union Station Gallery