Diane Gibson Newsome produces representational art with impressionist interpretations of backgrounds and secondary subject matter. The paradox of perceived detail produced by abstract brush strokes and subtle elements especially intrigues her. Driven by a strong work ethic and love for painting, she spends at least forty hours per week at the easel. All the while, she is striving to refine her own approach to creating a three dimensional illusion through texture and sculpting with paint. Working primarily in oils she appreciates the vivid and luminous quality of this medium.
Encouraging parents and grandparents instilled an intense love and appreciation of nature in her at a very early age. An ardent equestrian, gardener and wildlife enthusiast, she is drawn to the two subjects that stir her heart the most, which are horses and horticulture. Focusing on capturing the fabulous and unique essence of wildlife and nature subjects on canvas, she hopes to bring as much joy and pleasure to her audience as creating art brings to her. Diane is represented by Artist’s Incorporated, Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
An award winning artist, Diane’s paintings have recently been exhibited at the 2011 Birmingham Art Association Juried Show, Birmingham, AL; 2011 Aldridge Gardens Gallery and Hydrangeas Under the Stars – Event, 2011 Alabama Wildlife Federation Juried Show (Award) Millbrook, AL; 2011 ENERGEN Juried Show, Birmingham, AL; 2010 Birmingham Art Association Juried Show (Award), Birmingham, AL; “Small Works of Great Art” 2010 Juried Show, Homewood, AL; 2010 Alabama Wildlife Federation Juried Show (Award) Millbrook, AL; Birmingham Botanical Gardens Art Gallery (Solo Exhibition January thru February, and “Featured Artist” – Year 2010) as well as the 2009 ENERGEN Juried Show, Birmingham, AL; 2009 Birmingham Art Association Juried Show, Birmingham, AL; 2009 Alabama Wildlife Federation Juried Show, Millbrook, AL; 2009 Thomasville Georgia Summer Showcase Juried Show, Thomasville, GA; 2008 Birmingham Art Association Juried Show, Birmingham, AL.
Affiliations:
- Oil Painters of America
- Alabama Plein Air Association
- Birmingham Art Association
- Mountain Brook Art Association
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