I am an American with dual citizenship living in France. Before devoting myself to painting, I worked as an art director, mostly in the fashion/beauty sector, including for Vogue magazine.
I’ve been myopic since childhood. The vagueness of shapes that loom in and out of focus has always intrigued me. An indefinite outer world can create an inner world of clarity. I continually find, and tease out, meaning from what at first glance appears arbitrary. This could be described as the reverse of abstraction.
I am primarily self-taught, an education supplemented by many workshops. I paint on wood or MDF panels. I apply thin layers of transparent glazes for the luminosity they effect. Oil paint provides sensuous color so, although I also paint in watercolour, it is my preferred medium. My subject matter is always those people, animals and landscapes which have evoked a strong emotion in me. Through their representation, I try to capture the fleeting moments of beauty I have experienced in those encounters, where the essence of something is revealed to me.
Diana – you are as beautiful and talented as ever! I came across your name in my address book today and thought I’d take a look at your new website. Your work is stunning. Hello from New York City, Deborah
Hi there Debbie!! So good of you to check in. I’d love to catch up with how you are doing. Living in France now and full-time art, dance and music. All the best
I have heard much praise about you and your work for years and am delighted to find you here. Your work is incredible.. but I am not surprised. Only wish I could get to actually see it!
Trust you are well; you certainly have been through a lot in the first few years.
Hi there Cathie! Thanks for looking at my site and thanks for the kind words! All the best!
Hi Diane,
My name is Helen, from the US. Just discovered your wonderful site and I have been reading your writing and admiring your drawings/paintings. I saw that you attended Tarbes en Tango. A friend and I plan to go there this August. This is my first trip going to a Tango festival in France. Do you know of a budget AirBnB within walking distance of the event in Tarbes? I appreciate very much for any tips you can give.
Hi there Helen,
Thanks for contacting me. Sad to say, I have had to abandon tango, at least for a while, for foot problems. So I am not up to date on AirBnBs in Tarbes
Have fun!