Art has been a passion all my life. As a young girl living on a goat farm in the outback, I would take charcoal from the wood stove to use for my first drawings. I was later introduced to the use of acrylics at school. I furthered my eduction in art by enrolling in Scott's Correspondence College, where I studied oil painting.

After a long break and a serious motor vehicle accident, I resumed my interest in art attending life-drawing classes with the late John Kibby. John's guidence motivated me, and as a result I have held exhibitions in various cities around Australia including Newcastle, Brisbane, Winton, Melbourne, Sydney, Atherton and Cairns. I have also participated in overseas exhibitions in Canada, Papua New Guinea and study trips to Fiji and New Zealand. In late 2007. I will be participating in a workshop coming up in a provoence south of France.

At TAFE I completed Certificate III and a Diploma in Visual Arts.

I enjoy working within a diverse range of media and subject, my style varies from the portraits, landscapes, animals and impressions. My love of texture, and my passion for the oil medium will keep me exploring my artwork.

**In the past two years I have been invited to enter the prestigious Archibald Prize portrait competition.**

Di's CV

Below are some comments from visitors about Diane's work:

Professional, inspirational, wonderful vision of the outback, you make me proud, good use of colour warm ,bring to Washington dc. ,Merv&Judith Rosen.

Ken & Judy Lewis Indio California - wonderful .

Hilde Jung Japan - Creative and unique,.

Elena Taifi Sydney - Dear artist you are not only great , you are a genious, please keep going as you did with (last of spring , no water the best.

Eric Danner U.S.A - I love the use of materials peaceful.

Ricard Verling Brisntonkove England - please bring to England.

Letter from M.Bonwick Vic

The Tap

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Hot Air Balloons

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Dying of the Murray

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Paradise Collection

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Paradise Collection

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Paradise Collection