Biography
A lifelong passion for the creative arts first developed growing up in the Birch Cliff area of Scarborough. This interest led to classes in various different mediums.
Diana’s background includes workshops in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media with many prominent artists as well as classes at the Haliburton School of Fine Art.
The beauty, simplicity and Zen quality of Sumi-e (Japanese Brush Painting) led her to study the Nagna style of Sumi-e at the Japanese Cultural Centre. In 1999 she submitted a painting and earned her Seal. Diana continues to study eastern art in workshops with Sumi-e artists, including artists from China and Japan.
Diana’s work reflects the influence of eastern and western styles of painting. There are traditional Sumi-e and traditional watercolours with some paintings a mixture of both. New works are also exploring the many possibilities of mixed media and acrylics
Education:
1999 to present
Workshops with Sumi-e Artists of Canada including artists from Japan and China.
1993 to present
Workshops with different artists in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media.
1990 to 2004
Haliburton School of Fine Arts- Courses in watercolours, Japanese ink painting (Sumi-e), mixed media and soapstone carving.
June 1999
Earned Japanese Seal on the basis of a test painting submitted to the Sumi-e Artists of Canada.
1995 to 1999
Studied the Nanga style of Japanese painting.
Related Activities:
Developed and delivered an Art for Communication at the ACD Programme of March of Dimes Canada to adults with communication difficulties or Aphasia that occur after stroke, brain injury or brain disease. This program encouraged clients to find self-expression through drawing and painting.
1999 to present
Workshops with Sumi-e Artists of Canada including artists from Japan and China.
1993 to present
Workshops with different artists in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media.
1990 to 2004
Haliburton School of Fine Arts- Courses in watercolours, Japanese ink painting (Sumi-e), mixed media and soapstone carving.
June 1999
Earned Japanese Seal on the basis of a test painting submitted to the Sumi-e Artists of Canada.
1995 to 1999
Studied the Nanga style of Japanese painting.
Related Activities:
Developed and delivered an Art for Communication at the ACD Programme of March of Dimes Canada to adults with communication difficulties or Aphasia that occur after stroke, brain injury or brain disease. This program encouraged clients to find self-expression through drawing and painting.
Artist Statement:
"Life is about communication and painting is my way to convey a captured moment in time, my vision of the essence of nature and the human experience. Working quickly, I enjoy the creation, challenge and excitement of each new painting. This joy never fades."
"Life is about communication and painting is my way to convey a captured moment in time, my vision of the essence of nature and the human experience. Working quickly, I enjoy the creation, challenge and excitement of each new painting. This joy never fades."
Associations:
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Paint Society (ICCPS)
Lemonville Group of Artists
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Paint Society (ICCPS)
Lemonville Group of Artists
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
