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Diane is off to Ghost Ranch, New Mexico next week to teach a 3 day Plein Air Workshop in this magical place Georgia O'Keeffe called the Faraway Nearby. |
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We are proud to announce that THE GULLY won First Prize in 2-D art at the Paul C. Rhyne Art Competition in Lincolnton, NC on October 4, 2011. |
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the First Annual CELADON FINE ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL on Lady's Island in Beaufort, SC. Diane took home the Third Place Award at the festival and is looking forward to a return visit. |
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During Art On the Green, Diane was awarded First Place for 2-Dimensional art for her entire body of work. We are proud to take home that honor from a field of 26 2-D artists. |
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For those of you who missed the 2 day plein air workshop, CAPTURING THE LIGHT AND COLOR OF LAKE NORMAN, stay tuned. Diane will do another one soon. Thanks! |
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2011 SHOW & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
April 30 - May 1 ART ON THE GREEN, Davidson, NC
May 13 & 14, LAKE NORMAN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP, email Diane @ fishartz@msn.com for info.
May 20 - 22, CELADON FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, Lady's Island, Beaufort, SC
July 16, ART IN THE PARK, Blowing Rock, NC
October 1, ART IN THE PARK, Blowing Rock, NC
October 16 - 21, GHOST RANCH NEW MEXICO Plein Aire Workshop |
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I have uploaded new paintings in two locations on my website. NEW PAINTINGS and FRESH PAINT. Fresh Paint is where I will be posting my 8x8 plein air paintings that I did in December 2010 and new ones I will be painting this spring. Check them out! |
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Diane will be visiting Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and conducting a workshop there October 16-20, 2011. Use the contact form on this site to receive more information. Join us in this magical place! |
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Check out the articles about Diane and her paintings in the Charlotte Observer at http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/04/
1591591/magical-light-and-color-inspire.html and the June 2010 issue of Lake Norman CURRENTS, available online at www.LNCurrents.com. |
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Diane's painting, "CAROL'S KITCHEN" received the Barry and Fran Werner Award and a cash prize at the Tennessee Art League's 45th Annual Central South Art National Art Exhibition. The show continues through June 25th. |
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Check out this new website! www.artistcanvasworks.com
Finally a top quality artist canvas made in the USA by Artist Canvas Works of Colorado. PEAK, the top of the line linen canvas, is like painting on butter. It is Diane's favorite surface to paint on. |
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Diane is now offering painting classes at her Lake Norman studio. All levels of oils and pastels are welcome. Classes meet weekly. Use the contact page on this website to get in touch with us for more information. |
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OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA--Diane is now an associate member of this prestigious representational artist association. |
