Diane Leonard's Artist Profile
Diane Leonard from Ocala, Florida, United States
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Artist's Statement
I am an impressionistic painter and my work has been shown all over the world! I was born in Boston and I have been painting for over thirty-five years. Late afternoon is my favorite time to paint! Whether I am on the beach or painting in my yard, capturing that golden light with colors that are enhanced by the warm sun is exciting! I love to dance when I paint -- I let the music touch my heart and create the magic that I feel in my soul. I get so excited about each and every painting! My passion to create paintings that make people smile and feel love keeps me growing as a painter and discovering more of my art! Paintings have a universal language -- one that speaks to us from our hearts. When I see people smile, I know that I have created that magic! I see Everything as a painting. I am working on a video series entitled, “Art Is For Everyone” that teaches people all different forms of art and how to find that creative genius in all of us. My new series “Coming Home” is a creative endeavor to produce paintings and giclees to honor our military who have served overseas. Proceeds from the sales of this series will benefit Disabled American Veterans. I love to teach workshops and give painting demonstrations. Painting from life is the best way to paint.
Artist's Statement
I am an impressionistic painter and my work has been shown all over the world! I was born in Boston and I have been painting for over thirty-five years. Late afternoon is my favorite time to paint! Whether I am on the beach or painting in my yard, capturing that golden light with colors that are enhanced by the warm sun is exciting! I love to dance when I paint -- I let the music touch my heart and create the magic that I feel in my soul. I get so excited about each and every painting! My passion to create paintings that make people smile and feel love keeps me growing as a painter and discovering more of my art! Paintings have a universal language -- one that speaks to us from our hearts. When I see people smile, I know that I have created that magic! I see Everything as a painting. I am working on a video series entitled, “Art Is For Everyone” that teaches people all different forms of art and how to find that creative genius in all of us. My new series “Coming Home” is a creative endeavor to produce paintings and giclees to honor our military who have served overseas. Proceeds from the sales of this series will benefit Disabled American Veterans. I love to teach workshops and give painting demonstrations. Painting from life is the best way to paint.
Diane Leonard is an award winning artist, and one of America’s most highly respected contemporary impressionists. A self-taught artist, Diane began painting in her early twenties while she lived in Boston. She has enjoyed great success with her artwork, including numerous One-Woman Shows here in the U.S. and Japan. She has studied with renowned painters, Bettina Steinke and Helen Van Wyk. Diane is a published writer, photographer, filmmaker, and teacher. She is presently working on her new video series, “Art Is For Everyone”, and her new series to benefit our military is available in originals and giclees. Permanent Collections include: Long Beach Museum of Art, CA; University of Arizona Collection; Fox Network News, New York; Dante Alighieri Museum, Cambridge, MA; Long Beach Museum of Art, CA; Salem State College, Salem, MA; Spectrum Health Care Center, MI; Nagano Country Club, Japan, and the private collection of Rhonda Byrne, creator of “The Secret”. Her paintings have been included in numerous national juried exhibitions including: American Impressionist Society, 2009; Salmagundi Art Club, NY; Allied Artists of America, NY; Audubon Society, NY, Great American Artists Show, Cincinnati; Art Kudos International Art Show; The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Mystic, CT; The Westmoreland Art show in Pennsylvania, and her painting, “Little Flower Girl” won Second Place in the The Louisiana Fine Arts Show in 2010. Her painting, “Peace”, won Third Place in the FineArtWorld.com competition in 2011. Ms. Leonard will be returning to Japan. Her second One-Woman Show will be held in Shibuya, Japan in September 2014! Leonard’s paintings continue to bring joy to people everywhere! Collectors from all over the world delight in her new works! She is represented in numerous galleries and private collections throughout the world.