Meet Dianne Gidley!

Dianne is one of PPWS’ Featured Artists for July 2024!

Dianne has been a member of PPWS since 2016 and is an Associate Member.

Dianne’s Bio:

I have shown my work at the El Paso Community College, The Fine Arts Center Docent Show, Cottonwood Art Center, Manitou Art Center and Pikes Peak Watercolor Society art shows. I won first and second place for my paintings at the El Paso County Fair.
I am currently showing my work at Carnelian coffee shop in Old Colorado City and will be showing at the Bear Creek Nature Center.

Dianne’s Awards:

First and Second place at El Paso County Fair.

Dianne’s favorite things to paint:

I enjoy painting flowers and landscapes.

Besides watercolors, Dianne has worked in oil and pastel, alcohol ink, and is just beginning in acrylics.

Dianne’s favorite or most admired artists:

Vincent Van Gogh

Dianne’s goals for the next year:

Never stop learning!

FAVORITE ARTSY QUOTE

“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”

― Vincent Willem van Gogh

Dianne’s Watercolor Tip or Trick:

If things are not going well, grab a glass of wine and keep moving forward!