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!