ARTIST STATEMENT
I have explored several artistic modalities, looking for an expression that would touch my heart and soul. Once I was introduced to pastels in 2005, I knew I had discovered that expression. Working with pastels allows me to immerse myself totally in the hands-on experience of blending saturated pigments to create depth, richness and form. I have found that by altering values and edges, endless feelings, movements and styles can be created. This visceral and tactile modality encourages me to take risks with both color and shapes to create moods of serenity, sensuality and rich abundance. I am able to merge with both the process and the art form itself. My choices in subject matter come from an innate love of the Divine. Whether creating a landscape or a still life, my love for Mother Nature and Her endless gifts can shine through and speak their own magic. Beauty, peace, and simplicity can be found at the core of each creation. My continuous goal is to discover and demonstrate what is truly extraordinary in the simple and ordinary displays of life.
RESUME:
ART EDUCATION:
Art education has consisted of an eight year exploration of modalities both in Sedona, AZ at the Sedona Arts Center and through private lessons and class participation in Boulder, CO. Diana has studied under numerous teachers in both acrylic and pastel art. She has been a part of two group studios, one in each location which has offered constant critique and art guidance. The last eight years of her life have been devoted totally to the exploration, enrichment and improvement of her artistic skills.
JURIED EXHIBITIONS:
2008 Boulder Open Studios Tour, Boulder, CO
2008 National Mile High Pastel Society of Colorado Show. Fort Collins, CO
2008 Louisville 23rd Annual National Fine Art Show, Louisville, CO
2008 Evergreen Small Works Exhibition, Evergreen Art Center, Evergreen, CO
2007 Colorado State Fair, Pueblo. CO
2007 Louisville 22nd Annual National Fine Art Show, Louisville, CO
2007 Exploration, a Twenty-first Century Show, Center for the Arts, Evergreen, CO
2006 Voices II Joint Youth-Adult Exhibition, Exhibitrek Gallery, Boulder, CO
2006 National Mile High Pastel Society of Colorado Show. Denver, CO
2001 Sedona Arts Festival, Sedona, AZ
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
2008 The Frame Up, Boulder, CO
2007 Rosahnda Gallery, Niwot, CO
2007 Rembrandt Yard, Boulder, CO
2006 -2008 Artwork Network, Denver, CO
NON-JURIED EXHIBITIONS:
2008 Louisville Library, Featured Artist
2008 BAA/LAG 2008 Membership Show, Longmont, CO
2008 North Boulder Recreation Center, Pastel Show, Boulder, CO
2008 Sunflower Restaurant, Boulder, CO
2007 Louisville Art Association Arts and Crafts Membership Show, Louisville, CO
2007 Golden Pilates Center, Golden, CO
2007 Pastel Show- North Boulder Recreation Center, Boulder, CO
2007 Pastel Show - East Boulder Community Center, Boulder, CO
2007 Featured Artist at The Wingate Inn, Denver, CO
2007 The March Hare Show, Rembrandt Yard Gallery, Boulder, CO
2007 Featured Artist at the Seven 30 South Grill, Denver, CO
2006 The Great Indoors, Broomfield, CO
2006 Mandolina’s European Ristaurante, Conifer, CO
2006 Pastel Show, East Boulder Community Center, Boulder, CO
PUBLICATIONS/ AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS::
2007 Honorable Mention, Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO
2006 Cover Story in Friday Magazine, Daily Camera, Boulder, CO
2002 Kudos Publication, Sedona, AZ – Cover Story
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Artist’s Registration, Boulder Arts Resource, Boulder Art Association,Women’s Caucus for Art - Colorado Chapter, Northern Colorado Artist’s Association, Pastel Society of Colorado, Foothills Art Center, Boulder County Arts Alliance, Evergreen Arts
Center, Louisville Art Association, Art Center of Estes Park, Sedona Art Center
