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Artist Statement:
FOR YEARS I have enjoyed many
subjects in my studio. In the
last several years however,
the focus of my work has been
to capture the pure landscape
"en plein air". As I've
painted and taught in Claude
Monet's garden in the village
Giverny, France, in the U.S.
and Europe, the experience has
been nothing short of
profound. The landscape comes
alive, as I work to capture
the light that redefines the
scenes before me. I realize
now why Monet painted his
garden for 40 years and could
not exhaust it's enduring
beauty. I am even more filled
with the wonder of what God
has created around me. It is
to him my art is dedicated,
with parents and husband whose
supportive contributions have
made it possible for me to be
a painter for life....
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Artist Exhibitions:
EXHIBITS:
The Little Gallery, Moneta,
VA.
Solo: 2010, 2008, 2000, 1995
Dual/Group: many
Warm Springs Gallery, Warm
Springs, VA
Solo: 1997
Dual/Group: many
Art on A Mission, Roanoke, VA
2001, solo show for local
mission benefit gala
Fisher Galleries, Washgton,
D.C.
Many
Sakias, Lynchburg, VA.
Solo: 1996
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Artist Galleries:
Paintings can be ordered
directly through the artist at
http://www.ldianejohnson.com/pr
icelist, or through:
The Little Gallery on Smith
Mountain Lake
16430 B.T. Washington Hwy.
Moneta, VA 24121
540.721.1596
info@thelittlegallerysml.com
Villa Fiorenza
316 N. Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.644.0211
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Artist Reviews:
March 2002:
The Artist's Magazine for
Diane's online service, "The
Critique Shop"
Alachua Today, Gainesville, FL
February 2002:
Paintworks Magazine -- "This
is a fascinating site and it's
well worth your time to
visit.", "If you've ever
wanted to be a mouse in the
studio of a ...
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Collections:
Optical Cable Corporation
San Diego Spine Center
Carilion Health System
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore
Roanoke Regional Airport
Central Fidelity Bank
Regional Hospital
Ethyl Corporation
Wachovia Bank & Trust
Coopers & Lybrand
R. J. Reynolds
Sovran Bank
Liberty University
Helene-Fuld Medical Center
Dominion Bank
R. J. R. Nabisco
and more......
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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L Diane Johnson Biography:
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| Gender |
not provided
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting-painting-painting:) |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Barbizon School - (1830 - 1870)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Monet
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Too many to single out one
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Any subject that attracts my attention, either it's design, colors, mood, lighting or thought inspires me to paint. Guess you could say, anything in God's creating is inspiring to me. I love to capture the essence or character of a scene or thing in the landscape. The fact that so many folks enjoy, can relate to and identify with my visual experience is also a true inspiration. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
After doing everything else under the sun, I was compelled to be an artist. Although I had average God-given "talent" (a subject for another day), I trained and trained not knowing where it would lead me. I prayed, and God has blessed me beyond measure through His gift to me. Through many circumstances, seeming roadblocks, and trials with my creating, I am and will always be, an artist. Now I can say, by birth, by choice and by His sovereign will, I am an artist. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
L. Diane Johnson, creates intimate landscapes on location from the U.S. to Europe. For more than twenty years, her works have been sought after by collectors worldwide. A life-long artist and in tandem with her corporate graphic design and illustration company she has built a solid career as a painter which began in earnest as a classical portraitist. Nevertheless, once Johnson discovered the living landscape, it captivated and challenged her beyond measure. She is best known for her representational to impressionistic gardens, architecture and open landscape works in oil, acrylic and pastel. She is a full member of the Pastel Society of America, Signature member the International Acrylic Painters Society, Plein Air Painters of the South East and others; with a host of awards behind her. Additionally, she was the Founding Editor of Plein Air Magazine (now titled, Fine Art Connoisseur) and in 2000, was invited to participate in the first ever White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy. Johnson is native of New Jersey, lived Maryland, and now resides North Carolina. She teaches privately, and is a coveted plein-air workshop instructor, juror and arts writer.
MEMBERSHIPS:
• Pastel Society of America
• Oil Painters of America
• Plein Air Painters of the South East
• Plein Air Painters of Hawaii
• International Society of Acrylic Painters
• International Plein Air Painters
• Landscape Artists International
• Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters |
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